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Enterovirus D68 and parechovirus: How can I protect my child?
Enterovirus D68 and parechovirus infections can lead to serious illness among children. Know the symptoms and what you can do.
Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot?
Know the latest recommendations for children's flu vaccines.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
Measles vaccine: Can I get the measles if I've already been vaccinated?
Is it possible to get measles from someone else if you've been vaccinated?
Mononucleosis: Can it recur?
Mono can return in some rare cases. Learn why that happens.
Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Multivitamins: Are they good insurance for young children?
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Tonsillectomy may sometimes be needed in children who have recurring strep throat infections.
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — appears to increase risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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