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Strep Test: Throat Culture
What It IsA throat culture or strep test is performed by using a throat swab to detect the presence of group A ...
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis (or ...
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Chickenpox
About ChickenpoxChickenpox is a common illness among kids, particularly those under age 12. An itchy rash of spots that ...
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Bronchitis and Pneumonia
Children in child care settings are often sick with upper respiratory infections. The rates of these infections are ...
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Cold Sores
About Cold SoresCold sores are small and painful blisters that can appear around the mouth, face, or nose. Sometimes ...
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Croup
About CroupCroup is a condition that causes an inflammation of the upper airways — the voice box (larynx) and ...
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Afraid of E. Coli?
A fresh spinach smoothie might not sound that appealing, but it shouldn't be life threatening. For almost ...
Source: Education.com
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Is Chicken Dangerous?
According to a study by Consumers Union, the people behind Consumer Reports magazine, most boiler chickens sold in ...
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Swine Flu and Children: Should Parents Be Worried?
Just how much should parents be worried about swine flu? Here's what parents need to know about keeping kids safe.
Source: Education.com
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Haemophilus InfluenzaeType b (Hib) Vaccine: What You Need To Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. ...
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. ...
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Yellow Fever Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. ...
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Infant Botulism
Infant botulism is an illness that can occur when an infant ingests bacteria that produce a toxin inside the body. The...
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Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine: What You Need To Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. Why get...
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Some Common Misconceptions About Vaccination and How to Respond to Them
A great deal of information about vaccinations is available to parents. This is good, because parents should have access...
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Helicobacter pylori
The bacteria H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) usually don't cause problems in childhood. However, if left untreated the...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
