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How to Take Your Child's Pulse for Parents
Need to check your child's heart rate? Follow our guide and check with your doctor if you have questions.
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Flu (Topic Center) for Parents
Learn all about protecting your family from the flu and what to do if your child gets flu-like symptoms.
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Is it Safe to Breastfeed if I Have the Flu? for Parents
If you have the flu, you can keep breastfeeding your baby. Learn more.
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Is It a Cold, the Flu, an RSV Infection, or COVID-19? for Parents
The flu usually makes kids feel worse than if they have a cold. But it's not always easy to tell the difference. Here are tips on what to look for — and what to do.
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Booster Shots for Parents
The immune protection from a vaccine can fade over time. Booster shots and additional doses can help. Here's how.
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Elective Surgery for Parents
Elective surgery means you and the doctor decide when the it will happen. Many elective surgeries are important, potentially life-changing operations. Here's how to plan for them.
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Sickle Cell Disease for Parents
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that makes red blood cells change shape and cause health problems. Find out how to help your child.
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Feeding Your Family on a Tight Budget for Parents
Everyone needs enough healthy food, but many people can't get it all the time. Here are programs that can help.
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Blood Test: Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) for Parents
Immunoglobulins (antibodies in the blood) can give doctors important information about the immune system, especially relating to infection or autoimmune disease.
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Infections for Parents
All kids get sick from time to time. When your child isn't feeling well, you'll want to know how to recognize the symptoms, how to help, and when to call the doctor. Here's what you need to know about common and not-so-common infections.