Expert Advice: Better to get the chickenpox or the vaccine?
The chickenpox vaccine is thought to be safe for healthy children. read more
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The chickenpox vaccine is thought to be safe for healthy children. read more
When talking to your teen, asking her what she plans to do rather than telling her what you think she should do will help open up a whole new world of... read more
Children should not go to school when they're contagious to others or when they're too sick to learn. But how do you know if they are contagious? Find... read more
Read on to find out what you need to know about the recent measles outbreak, the safety and effectiveness of the measles vaccine, and other steps you ... read more
Find out when it's advisable to give a four-year-old vitamin supplements. read more
Although you cannot use the color of nasal discharge as a sole indicator of infection versus allergy, green mucus does point more toward infection. read more
How to explain death and violence to preschoolers in young children in a healthy way that can help their anxiety and fear about dying. read more
Although there is an increased risk of post-vaccination seizures after DTP, there is no evidence that pertussis immunization causes permanent brain da... read more
Find tips on how to properly and safely give medication to your sick child. read more
Mortified by your child's behavior? Find out why kids "say the darndest things," and how you should react when it happens. read more
When the stomach bug hits your household, don't panic! Use these tips and tricks to survive this dreaded sickness. read more
Learn about eczema in children, and the best ways to treat it. read more
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