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  • Strep Test: Rapid for Parents


    A rapid strep test is done to help quickly determine whether a sore throat is caused by a strep infection vs. other germs (usually viruses) that don't require antibiotic treatment.

  • Peritonsillar Abscess for Teens


    A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. Find out how it happens and what to do.

  • Your Child's Vaccines: Hib Vaccine for Parents


    Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.

  • Peritonsillar Abscess for Parents


    Older kids and teens with tonsilitis sometimes develop this painful abscess, a pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth.

  • Stomachaches for Kids


    Ugh. Bellyaches. Find out what causes tummy trouble in this article for kids.

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for Parents


    Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the use of a machine to do the work that the heart and lungs normally do.

  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) for Parents


    Meconium aspiration can happen before, during, or after labor and delivery when a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid. Although it can be serious, most cases are not.

  • Adenovirus for Parents


    Adenoviruses can infect the lining of the eyes, airways and lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They're common causes of fever, coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and pinkeye.

  • Cystic Fibrosis for Teens


    Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky. It mainly affects the lungs and the pancreas, causing serious breathing and digestive problems.

  • HIV and AIDS for Parents


    Parents can help prevent HIV/AIDS by learning the facts and talking with their kids regularly about healthy behaviors, feelings, and sexuality.

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