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  • 5 Tips for Dealing With Shots for Teens


    If you're afraid of shots, you're not alone. Next time your doc asks you to roll up your sleeve, try these tips.

  • Getting a Blood Test for Teens


    Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs are working and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here's how they're done.

  • Blood Transfusions for Teens


    Millions of people a year get blood transfusions in the United States. This article explains why people need them and who donates the blood used.

  • A Kid's Guide to Shots for Kids


    You've probably had most of your shots. But even bigger kids may need a shot once in a while. Find out more about them in this article for kids.

  • Biopsies for Parents


    Doctors order biopsies to examine tissue or cells when they're concerned about a problem such as an infection, inflammation, or cancer.

  • Aspiration and Biopsy: Bone Marrow for Parents


    A bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are performed to examine bone marrow, the spongy liquid part of the bone where blood cells are made.

  • Donating Blood for Teens


    There's a 97% chance that someone you know will need a blood transfusion. Blood donors — especially donors with certain blood types — are always in demand. Find out what's involved in this article for teens.

  • How to Safely Store and Dispose of Medicines for Parents


    Part of using medicines safely is knowing how to store them and how to get rid of them after they expire or are no longer needed.

  • Intravenous Line (IV) for Parents


    An intravenous line (IV) is a soft, flexible tube placed inside a vein, usually in the hand or arm. Doctors use them to give a person medicine or fluids.

  • Blood Transfusions for Parents


    A blood transfusion is a safe and relatively simple medical procedure that replaces blood lost during surgery or because of an injury or illness.