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  • Salmonella Infections for Parents


    Salmonella infections can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, belly cramps, fever, and headache.

  • A to Z Symptom: Vomiting for Parents


    Most cases of vomiting are due to viral gastroenteritis ("stomach flu") and can be managed at home with treatment to prevent dehydration.

  • Fighting Germs for Parents


    Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa can cause disease. Here's how to help protect your family from germs.

  • 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.

  • Finger Foods for Babies for Parents


    When they're around 9 months old, babies can begin feeding themselves. Find out which foods are safe, healthy options and which should not be served to little ones.

  • Diarrhea for Parents


    Most kids battle diarrhea from time to time, so it's important to know what to do to relieve and even prevent it.

  • Healthy Food Shopping for Parents


    What you put in the grocery cart can affect your child's health and attitude toward nutritious food.

  • Yersiniosis for Parents


    Yersiniosis is an uncommon infection caused by the consumption of undercooked meat products, unpasteurized milk, or water contaminated by the bacteria.

  • Typhoid Fever for Parents


    While typhoid fever isn't common in the U.S., it can be a health threat elsewhere. Learn about this illness and how to prevent it.

  • DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure for Parents


    Doctor may recommend the DASH diet for kids who've had a blood pressure reading that was higher than normal. The DASH diet is not a strict diet, but more of a lifestyle.