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Print: What is Kawasaki disease?
Kawasaki (say: "kah-wuh-sock-ee") disease is an illness that young children can get (usually children younger than 5 years of age).
How soon will my child be over Kawasaki disease?
It usually takes a few weeks for a child to get over Kawasaki disease. You'll have to keep your child home from school or day care until he or she feels strong enough to return.
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Source
Kawasaki Disease by KA Taubert, ST Shulman (American Family Physician June 01, 1999, http://www.aafp.org/afp/990600ap/3093.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 02/11
Created: 06/99
