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Child health and development

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9 Ways to Care for Your Baby’s Skin in Winter
Protect sensitive skin, relieve cold-weather dryness, and more.

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How to Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of SIDS
Know the risk factors and follow these preventive strategies.

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Exposing Kids to Peanuts Early May Prevent Allergy Later
But how soon is too soon? Learn the safe way—and the best age—to introduce peanut butter to your bab...

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6 Signs Your Child Should Go to the ER
A sick child can be a scary thing for parents. A call to the pediatrician can calm your fears, but t...

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How Effective Are Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccines?
Lisa Thornton, MD, explains how booster shots can keep your immunity strong.

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Can I Develop Whooping Cough (Pertussis) as an Adult?
People of all ages can get whooping cough (pertussis).

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5 Tips for Packing the Perfect School Lunch
For many parents, the most challenging thing about school isn’t picking up the kids from so...

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6 ways to support your child's immune system
Being physically active can help the immune system respond to viruses, bacteria, and other invaders....

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The Latest on Health Screening Guidelines for Kids
Learn the preventive screenings children need for their physical and mental health.

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What to expect from your nursery-school child
Nursery school-aged children develop at a rapid rate, from learning to follow rules to imaginary pla...