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Finding Respite Care for Parents
Finding that perfect person to care for your child can be a challenge. These resources can help.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease for Parents
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) is a common viral infection that causes painful red blisters in the mouth and throat, and on the hands, feet, and diaper area.
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Coxsackievirus Infections for Parents
Coxsackievirus infections can spread from person to person. In most cases, the viruses cause mild flu-like symptoms, but can lead to more serious infections.
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Rainy Day Fun for Parents
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and off the couch when the weather's bad? These quick-and-easy ideas will keep them happy and busy.
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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.
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Giardiasis for Parents
Giardiasis, a top cause of diarrhea, is an intestinal illness caused by a tiny parasite. Infections pass easily from person to person.
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Head Lice for Parents
Lice aren't dangerous and they don't spread disease, but they are contagious, annoying, and sometimes hard to get rid of. Learn more about this common childhood problem and how to get rid of those pesky little bugs.
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A to Z: Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) for Parents
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid.
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A to Z: Coxsackievirus for Parents
Learn about coxsackieviruses, part of the enterovirus family of viruses that live in the human digestive tract.
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What Is a Medical Record? for Parents
A medical record is a history of someone’s health. Most hospitals and doctor’s offices use electronic health records.