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Limb Lengthening Surgery: Internal Lengthening Device for Parents
Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an internal lengthening device (a rod with a magnet).
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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.
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Auditory Processing Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about APD, and teaching strategies to help students who have the disorder.
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Button Battery Safety for Parents
These small, shiny batteries are easy for babies and toddlers to swallow. Learn how to prevent injuries and know what to do if you think your child has swallowed one.
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Frostbite and Frostnip for Parents
You can help prevent frostbite in cold weather by dressing kids in layers, making sure they come indoors at regular intervals, and watching for frostnip, frostbite's early warning signal.
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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.
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Hearing Aids for Parents
Hearing aids are the main treatment for a type of hearing loss called sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). They work by making sounds louder.
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Preventing Injuries From Electrical, Heating, and Cooling Systems for Parents
These simple safety tips can help protect kids from injuries due to electrical, heating, and cooling appliances and systems.
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Preventing Choking for Parents
Choking is usually caused by food, toys, and other small objects that can get stuck in a child's windpipe. Read about how to protect kids from choking hazards.
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Making the Holidays Safe for Parents
Make the holidays fun and healthy by learning how to protect your kids from these common hazards.