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First Aid: Splinters for Parents
Taking a splinter out as soon as you spot it helps prevent infection and makes removal easier.
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Asthma-Safe Homes for Teens
Here's steps to remove or minimize triggers at home that cause asthma flare-ups.
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) for Parents
Pertussis causes severe coughing spells that end in a whooping sound when the person breathes in. It can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine, part of the DTaP immunization.
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What to Do About Tick Bites for Parents
Some ticks carry harmful germs that can cause disease. Find out what to do if your child is bitten by a tick.
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Do You Know How to Be Street Smart? for Kids
Strangers are people you don't know, so you need to be careful. Read this article for kids to learn how to stay safe.
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Vitiligo for Parents
While vitiligo might make kids self-conscious, this skin condition is not medically dangerous. Kids with vitiligo are as healthy as other kids.
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Asthma Triggers for Parents
Triggers — things in the air, weather conditions, or activities — can cause asthma flare-ups. By knowing and avoiding triggers, you'll help lessen your child's asthma symptoms.
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Motivating Preschoolers to Be Active for Parents
A preschooler's desire to move, move, move makes this a great time to encourage fitness habits that can last a lifetime.
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Choosing Safe Baby Products: Gates for Parents
Gates placed at the top of stairs or in doorways are used to keep toddlers away from hazardous areas of the home. Here's what to look for.
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A to Z: Lyme Disease for Parents
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of deer ticks.