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Childhood Bacterial and Viral Infections

Childhood Bacterial and Viral Infections

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Can you pinpoint whether your child has a bacterial or viral infection? It is important to know the differences between the two. Read about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bacterial and viral infections in children.

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Strep Test: Throat Culture

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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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Hepatitis

Source: California Childcare Health Program
General Recommendations Regarding Diarrhea

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Some Common Misconceptions About Vaccination and How to Respond to Them

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: What you need to know

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Three Key Vaccines for Your Preteen

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Over-the-Counter Drugs for Children

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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine: What You Need To Know

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Meningococcal Vaccines: What you need to know

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Inactivated Influenza Vaccine: What You Need To Know

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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