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Food Allergies for Parents
Food allergies can cause serious and even deadly reactions in kids, so it's important to know how to feed a child with food allergies and to prevent reactions.
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Sesame Allergy for Parents
Sesame is one of the most common foods that can cause allergic reactions. Avoiding sesame means more than just not eating it. It also means not eating any foods that might contain sesame as ingredients.
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) for Parents
This virus poses few risks to healthy kids, but can cause serious health problems in unborn babies and kids with a weak immune system.
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Shellfish Allergy for Teens
Shellfish allergies can be serious - and shellfish can appear in some surprising foods and products. Read about shellfish allergy and what to do when a reaction is severe.
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Food Allergies: How to Cope for Teens
With food allergies, preventing a reaction means avoiding that food entirely. But sometimes allergens can be hidden in places you don't expect. Here are tips on living with a food allergy.
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Egg Allergy for Parents
Helping your child manage an egg allergy means reading food labels carefully, being aware of what he or she eats, and carrying the right medicines in case of an allergic reaction.
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for Parents
Kids and teens who live through a traumatic event can develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Healing is possible with the help of professional counseling and support from loved ones.
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Allergy Testing for Teens
Doctors use several different types of allergy tests, depending on what a person may be allergic to. Find out what to expect from allergy tests.
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Penicillin Allergy for Parents
Some people have allergic reactions to penicillin or other antibiotics in the penicillin family. Someone who is allergic to penicillin must avoid all antibiotics in the penicillin family.
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Going to School With Food Allergies for Parents
With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.