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  • How Do I Know Which Vaccines My Kids Need? for Parents


    Vaccines are given on a schedule. Kids get each vaccine when they're at highest risk for getting sick from that disease.

  • Prenatal Tests: FAQs for Parents


    Every parent-to-be hopes for a healthy baby, but it can be hard not to worry. Find out what tests can keep you informed of your health — and your baby's — throughout pregnancy.

  • Definition: Long-Term Control Medicine for Teens


    Many people with asthma need to take medication every day to control their asthma.

  • How to Take Your Child's Pulse for Parents


    Need to check your child's heart rate? Follow our guide and check with your doctor if you have questions.

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) for Parents


    Doctors use body mass index (BMI) measurements to assess a child's physical growth in relation to other kids the same age. Here's how to calculate BMI and understand what the numbers mean.

  • Stool Test: Bacteria Culture for Parents


    A stool culture helps doctors see if there's a bacterial infection in the intestines.

  • When to Go to the ER if Your Child Has Asthma for Parents


    If your child has asthma, find out when you need to go to the ER.

  • Nervous System for Parents


    The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves. It's job is to send messages back and forth between the brain and the body.

  • Definition: Sulfites for Teens


    Sulfites are food preservatives that can cause breathing difficulties in some people with asthma.

  • Definition: Polyuria for Parents


    A person with polyuria makes large amounts of urine.

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