Hand, foot, and mouth disease (or HFMD) is an unpleasant condition that will make your small child feel ill for around five days. It’s a common childhood illness that is
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Posts Categorized: Childhood Illness
Strep Throat, Your Kids & You – Understanding The Basics
Strep throat is a very common pediatric health issue. It’s important for parents to know the basics of strep throat in children and whether or not they need to see
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Cold Season: Protecting Your Baby
Consider the following ways to help protect your baby from illness. Limit Visitors Limit non-family visitors during the first eight weeks of life, especially children under the age of five
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What Every Parent Ought to Know About Croup
Croup is a common illness in young children, affecting ages anywhere from 3 months to 6 years old. Croup is the inflammation of the vocal cords (larynx) and the windpipe
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Preventing and Treating Pinkeye
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva tissue of the eyes. Pinkeye doesn’t have a single cause; rather, it can be the result of
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What to Do When A Child Gets a Stomach Bug
When kids pack together in close quarters like schools and indoor play spaces, it facilitates the spread of germs. One of the most common challenges for parents is germs that
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