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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Booster Shots for Parents


    The immune protection from a vaccine can fade over time. Booster shots and additional doses can help. Here's how.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.