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  • First Aid: Poisoning for Parents


    Most childhood poisonings happen in the home. They usually can be treated at home with advice from the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

  • Surgery for Tear Duct Blockage for Parents


    Blocked tear ducts are a fairly common problem in infants. Sometimes surgery is done to treat them.

  • What to Do About a Fever (High Temperature) for Parents


    Fevers are usually not cause for alarm — they're the body's way of fighting infection. Here's what to do if your child has a fever.

  • How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Kids


    Kids who have asthma need to take medicine. But what kind of medicine do they take and what does it do? Let's find out.

  • VP Shunts for Parents


    A VP shunt is a small plastic tube that helps drain extra cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. Most VP shunts are placed to treat hydrocephalus.

  • Hib Disease (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b) for Parents


    Hib disease can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia. To protect kids from this bacterial infection, they should receive the Hib vaccine as infants.

  • COVID-19: What to Do if Your Child Is Sick for Parents


    There's still much to learn about COVID-19. Still, parents wonder what to do if their child gets sick during the pandemic. Here's what doctors say to do if your child has coronavirus symptoms.

  • What to Do About Cuts for Parents


    Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.

  • Playground Safety for Parents


    Following these safety guidelines can make neighborhood playgrounds entertaining and safe for your kids.

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Kids and Teens for Parents


    When symptoms of heartburn or acid indigestion happen a lot, it could be gastroesophageal reflux (GER). And it can be a problem for kids.

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