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Children and Healthcare
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Childhood Injuries, Poisons, and Burns
Keep your home a haven from childhood injuries by locking away household chemicals and putting up matches and lighters.
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Disease Prevention
Immunizations help prevent a host of childhood illnesses. Make sure your child's vaccine schedule is up to date.
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When Your Child Is Sick
Sometimes it's a tough call whether to send children to school or keep them home when they're ill. Here are some guidelines on common complaints, from fevers to stomachaches.
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When Your Child Has Surgery
The surgeon and hospital staff will work with you to make the experience less frightening for you and your child.
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Childhood Illnesses
Look here for information on a range of childhood illnesses, from infectious diseases to asthma and diabetes.
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Medications
When a doctor writes a prescription for your child, you should know the name of the medication, what it’s for, how much your child should take, and how often.
