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• Chandler's Diabetes Story for Kids

  
  

  People who have diabetes have to pay special attention to what they eat and need to stay aware of the amount of sugar in their blood. So what's it like to have diabetes? Just ask Chandler!

• Rashes for Kids

  
  

  Learn about rashes in a flash. Check out our article just for kids!

• Summer Safety (Topic Center) for Parents

  
  

  Here's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about how to keep kids safe during summertime.

• Giardiasis for Parents

  
  

  Giardiasis, a top cause of diarrhea, is an intestinal illness caused by a tiny parasite. Infections pass easily from person to person.

• Babesiosis for Parents

  
  

  Babesiosis is a rare illness that happens when tiny parasites infect red blood cells, usually after a bite from an infected tick.

• Adenovirus for Parents

  
  

  Adenoviruses can infect the lining of the eyes, airways and lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They're common causes of fever, coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and pinkeye.

• What Is a Medical Record? for Parents

  
  

  A medical record is a history of someone’s health. Most hospitals and doctor’s offices use electronic health records.

• Salmonella Infections for Parents

  
  

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

• Campylobacter Infections for Parents

  
  

  These bacterial infections can cause diarrhea, cramping, belly pain, and fever. Good hand-washing and food safety habits can help prevent them.

• Meningitis in Kids for Parents

  
  

  Meningitis is treatable, but can be serious. So it's important to know the symptoms, and get medical care right away if you think that your child has the illness.