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2019 Measles Outbreak
2019 was a notable year for measles. Measles is an infectious disease. It is caused by a virus and is contagious. It spreads from person to person. It was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. The 2019 outbreak is expected to be bigger
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Abusive Head Trauma
Abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) is a form of child abuse that can be deadly or leave a baby…
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Amblyopia
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
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Anemia
Anemia is a common blood disorder that affects your red blood cells. Learn about the types, causes, treatments, and prevention…
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Asthma in Kids
Living with asthma as a child can be difficult. Asthma attacks interfere with a child’s physical activity, sleep, and can…
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Autism
Autism is a developmental brain disorder that affects social, behavioral, and communication skills. Degrees of autism can vary, as can…
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Avoiding Food Hassles With Kids
Don’t make your child’s food hassles a battle. Be creative, stay calm, and be patient when expanding your child’s mealtime…
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Babies and Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers
Babies love to “mouth” things, like their thumbs, fingers, and pacifiers. There are pros and cons for each.
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Baby’s First Steps
Every baby develops at their own pace, but many walk between 11 and 13 months of age. Talk to your…
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging, but also very rewarding. There are things you can do so you don’t…
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Bonding with Baby
Bonding with your baby is a natural process. It can begin at different times as you spend more time with…
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Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding benefits your baby. Breast milk contains nutrients and antibodies your baby needs. Breastfed babies are less likely to develop…
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Breastfeeding: How to Pump and Store Your Breast Milk
Get answers to common questions about pumping and storing breast milk.
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Breastfeeding: Returning to Work
Returning to work while breastfeeding can feel like a challenge. But you can make it work if you are…
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Bringing Your Baby Home
There is a lot to plan for before and after you bring a new baby home.
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is often caused by a virus. Symptoms can…
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Cancer
Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. There are many different types…
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Caring for a Baby Who Has Down Syndrome
If you have a child with Down syndrome, he or she is similar to other children in many ways. But…
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Caring for Your Premature Baby
A baby’s birth can be a happy time. However, it can be stressful if your baby is born premature. Premature…
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It usually appears in infancy…
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