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Immunization Schedules
Certain immunizations are important at every age to reduce illness, hospitalization, or death.
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Infant CPR/Choking
Quick response is crucial when performing CPR on children or helping a child who is choking.
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Infant Formula
Infant formulas are a viable option for feeding your baby that are specially made to meet babies’ nutritional needs.
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Infant Jaundice
Infant jaundice is common. It can make your baby’s skin, eyes, and mouth turn yellow. While it may look odd,…
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Intoeing
Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…
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Intussusception
Description: Intussusception is a serious problem with the intestine that prevents the passage of food through the intestine.
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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Overscheduling your child can lead to them feeling tired, stressed and sleep deprived. Limit their schedule to keep your child…
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Latex Allergy
Natural rubber latex comes from a liquid in tropical rubber trees. The protein in this rubber can cause an allergic…
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Leukemia | Symptoms and Treatment
Leukemia is a blood cancer involving your body’s bone marrow.
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Malaria
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get…
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Managing and Preventing Temper Tantrums
Managing and preventing temper tantrums is something every parent experiences. Plan ahead to avoid tantrums with simple tips.
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Measles: Symptoms and Treatment
Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also…
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine that can cause…
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)
Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery.
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Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis: viral…
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Necrotizing Enterocolitis is an intestinal disease that occurs mostly in premature and sick newborn babies.
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb. After birth, the baby goes…
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Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects are birth defects affecting a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain.
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Newborn Reflexes and What They Mean
Newborn babies have limited control over their bodies, but they do have certain behaviors and reflexes that parents need to…
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Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screenings are important to find and treat certain health issues that aren’t always visible at birth.
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