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How is whooping cough (pertussis) in children treated?
Your child’s doctor will talk with you about specific care for your child. Some general
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What are the symptoms of head lice infestation in children?
Lice are small, wingless, gray-tan insects. Head lice only live on humans, and anyone can get
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When should I call the doctor if my child has a fever?
Call your child’s doctor right away if your child has one or more of the
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What is swimmer's ear (otitis externa)?
Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is an infection of the skin of the ear canal. This often
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How do I protect my child from a sunburn?
- Apply sunscreen any time your child is going to be outside for more than 30
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What are burns?
Burns happen when the skin touches heat, chemicals or electricity. They are ranked by how deep they... Full Answer12/31/1969
What increases my risk for the flu?
The flu affects everyone, even healthy adults. During 2009, there was an increase in children
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How can I prevent the flu?
The best way to protect your family is to get a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine gives you and your
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What are ways to treat flu in a child?
Keep your child at home. This reduces the spread of the flu to other family members,... Full Answer12/31/1969
How should I treat my child's cold?
There are some things you can do for your child to make him feel better until the cold is gone:
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When should I call the doctor about my child’s earwax?
Call your child’s doctor if your child has:
- Bleeding or pus draining from the
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How would a child’s excess earwax be treated?
Your child’s doctor will talk with you about specific care for your child. Some general
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When should a child’s earwax be removed?
Earwax does not usually need to be removed from the ears. It should be removed if:- It
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What are possible symptoms of excess earwax in a child?
Earwax is a normal product that the body makes in the ear canal. It helps to protect and
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When should I call the doctor about my child’s contact dermatitis?
Call your child’s doctor if:
- The rash becomes better with treatment and then
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