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Lyme Disease for Kids
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. Find out more about this disease and how to keep those ticks away.
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What's Lyme Disease? for Kids
Lyme disease is an infection that can make you feel tired and sore all over. People get Lyme disease from being bitten by infected ticks.
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Hey! A Tarantula Bit Me! for Kids
A tarantula is a black, hairy spider that is about two to three inches long. Learn all about spiders and tarantulas in this fun article for kids.
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Hey! A Scorpion Stung Me! for Kids
Scorpions are about three inches long (about the length of a crayon), with eight legs and a small pair of claws that look like crabs' claws. Read all about them.
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Hey! A Brown Recluse Spider Bit Me! for Kids
The brown recluse spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. Learn more about the brown recluse spider.
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Hey! A Mosquito Bit Me! for Kids
There are thousands of different kinds of mosquitoes in many different sizes and colors. Learn all about mosquitoes and how they bite you in this article.
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Hey! A Bedbug Bit Me! for Kids
A bedbug is a small, flat, reddish-brown bug that can be found in homes all over the world. Learn more about bedbugs.
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Hey! A Flea Bit Me! for Kids
A flea is a small (no bigger than the head of a pin) brown bug with a hard shell. Learn more about fleas and how they affect you in this fun article just for kids.
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Hey! A Gnat Bit Me! for Kids
A gnat is a very tiny insect, no bigger than the head of a pin. Learn more about gnats.
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Hey! A Black Widow Spider Bit Me! for Kids
The black widow spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. Learn more about them!
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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