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First Aid: Animal Bites for Parents
Animal bites and scratches that break the skin can cause infection. Rarely, animal bites can cause rabies, a dangerous, life-threatening disease.
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Dogs and Preventing Dog Bites for Kids
Are you a little afraid of dogs? Some kids are, so find out how you can make friends with dogs and avoid dog bites.
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Cat Scratch Disease for Parents
Cat scratch disease is an infection that causes swelling of the lymph nodes after a cat scratch or bite. Learn about signs and symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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Preventing Dog Bites for Parents
Teaching kids a few basic dog manners will help them enjoy safe encounters with Fido.
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Learning About Allergies for Kids
During an allergic reaction, your body's immune system goes into overdrive. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Toxocariasis for Parents
Toxocara are common parasites of dogs and cats. When they infect humans, the illness is called toxocariasis.
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What Is Asthma? for Kids
Asthma makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Hodgkin Lymphoma for Parents
Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Most kids and teens who get Hodgkin lymphoma get better.
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Health Care Providers: Pulmonologists for Parents
A pulmonologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, prevents, and treats lung and airway problems. Many are also trained in critical care medicine.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Parents
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe and painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the body's organs and structures.