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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Video: Colonoscopy
See what a doctor sees when you undergo an examination of your colon.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Basal cell carcinoma
Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common skin cancer that often occurs on the head and neck.
Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Concerned about your child's growth? Find out how you can estimate your child's adult height.
Glucose challenge test
Know how to prepare for this gestational diabetes screening test.
Shingles
Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatment and vaccine prevention of this painful condition affecting the nerves.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Bullous pemphigoid
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for this blistery skin condition that affects older adults.
A1C test
Learn more about the preparation for and results of this common diabetes blood test.
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