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Flu (Topic Center) for Kids
The flu can make you sick for a week or more. Find out how to get protected from the influenza virus.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Social Distancing With Children for Parents
We're still finding out about COVID-19, but we know a lot. One thing we've learned is that social distancing is an important way to help prevent the virus from spreading.
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COVID-19: What Do Quarantine and Isolation Mean? for Parents
Some people with COVID-19 might need to stay home and away from others for a set time. This is known as isolation or quarantine. Find out what this means.
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COVID-19: Getting Tested for Parents
As coronavirus spreads in communities, parents might wonder if their family should get tested. Here's how health care providers test for it.
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COVID-19: Antibody Testing for Parents
Antibody testing for COVID-19 involves taking a small blood sample to check for antibodies that the body may have made to fight the virus.
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Definition: Nebulizer for Parents
A nebulizer is an electrically powered machine that turns liquid medication into a mist so that it can be breathed directly into the lungs through a face mask or mouthpiece.
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Definition: Spacer for Parents
People with asthma often use inhalers (also called puffers) to take their medications. A spacer (also sometimes called a holding chamber) is a device that makes using an inhaler easier and more effective.
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Definition: Nebulizer for Teens
A nebulizer is an electrically powered machine that turns liquid medication into a mist so that it can be breathed directly into the lungs through a face mask or mouthpiece.
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COVID-19 for Parents
The coronavirus (COVID-19) can make people sick with flu-like symptoms. Learn how to protect your family and when to call your doctor.
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COVID-19 Tests: Which One Is Best? for Parents
Two kinds of tests can see if someone is infected with COVID-19: molecular tests (such as PCR) and antigen tests. Find out how they differ and which might be best for you or your family.