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Managing Your Child’s Medicine
Children get sick with everything from the sniffles to ear infections to other less common illnesses. When these happen, you'll likely take them to the doctor. Your doctor may give your child medicine to make them feel better. Here are some things you
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How to Give Your Child Medicine
Learn what parents should know in order to safely give prescription and nonprescription medicine to children.
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Drowning
Drowning occurs when you get water in your lungs, and is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death in the…
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Stents
Learn about stents and when they are necessary.
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Common Sports Injuries
Common sports injuries sideline many people each year, especially young athletes as they begin to compete at younger ages.
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Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor Appointment
Take an active role in your health care by following these tips to get the most out of your doctor…
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Breech Babies: What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?
A baby is breech when it is in a headfirst position prior to birth. There are several ways to try…
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Flu Risks Greater for Racial Minorities
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…
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Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is…
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Immunization Schedules
Certain immunizations are important at every age to reduce illness, hospitalization, or death.
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Catch Up on Your Missed Vaccinations: Tips from Family Docs
Staying up to date on vaccines is one of the most important ways you can help protect yourself and those around you. But we know there are many factors that might keep you or your family member from getting vaccinated. Catching up on missed
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Growing Up Healthy: The Importance of Starting Good Nutrition Early
Maintaining healthy eating habits throughout your child’s life can help them form habits that stay with them as they get…
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Nutrition Made Simple
Eating healthy is important for a long and happy life. Here are some tips and tricks to make nutrition…
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How to Treat a Cold Sore
Cold sores are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They are caused by…
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From a Family Doctor: 6 Things We Know about Childhood Vaccines
Infectious diseases can make entire communities sick1, but we have the tools to help prevent certain potentially serious illnesses.1,2 Childhood vaccines are especially important to help provide protection against diseases and potentially serious health issues.3 We know: Vaccines are safe and
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From a Family Doctor: Adults Need Vaccines Too
It’s true that most vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are given to children during routine pediatric visits. But adults need them too because protection from childhood vaccinations may lessen as you age, and you may need additional
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing mental illness, here’s what to look…
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Health Benefits of a Good Sex Life
A good, safe, sex life can enhance your emotional and physical health.
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Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking with your child about sex can help them navigate this part of growing up and make your home a…
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Overeating in Children and Teens
Overeating as a child or teen is unhealthy and can be a sign of other problems.