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Shingles for Parents
Shingles isn't very common in kids - it mostly affects older people. Find out what causes shingles, symptoms to watch for, and what to do if your child has it.
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Arthritis for Kids
Kids can get a kind of arthritis that causes joint pain. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Mumps for Parents
Mumps is a viral infection that causes telltale swelling and pain in the salivary glands. With the help of the mumps vaccine, it's preventable.
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Colds for Kids
More than 200 viruses can cause colds. Because there are so many, there isn't a vaccination to prevent you from getting colds. Fortunately, your body already has the best cold cure — your immune system.
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Your Child's Vaccines: Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot) for Parents
Find out when and why kids need to get the flu vaccine.
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Blood Types for Teens
Blood might look the same and do the same job, but tiny cell markers mean one person's body can reject another person's blood. Find out how blood types work in this article for teens.
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Stem Cell Transplants for Parents
Stem cells help rebuild a weakened immune system. Stem cell transplants are effective treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.
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5 Ways to Fight the Flu for Teens
Get tips for fending off the flu in this article for teens.
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Lupus for Parents
Lupus is known as an autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system mistakenly works against the body's own tissues.
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Understanding Medicines and What They Do for Teens
Medicines can cure, stop, or prevent disease; ease symptoms; or help in the diagnosis of illnesses. This article describes different types of medications and offers tips on taking them.