Childhood Illnesses

- Chicken pox, the flu, pin worms...childhood illnesses are rough—on kids and on parents. If you're not sure when to call the doctor, what your kid's symptoms mean, or how to treat a fever, read on for information about childhood illnesses (including tips on how to get your kids to take their medicine!).

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- Childhood Illnesses: Dry Up Chicken Pox Fast
- Parenting advice on childhood illnesses including chicken pox from Parents Connectmore
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- I'm worried about the overuse of antibiotics. How do I know if my child really needs...
- I'm worried about the overuse of antibiotics. How do I know if my child really needs them?more
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- I've heard some stuff about hypothyroidism in children. What exactly is it and what...
- I've heard some stuff about hypothyroidism in children. What exactly is it and what are the symptoms?...more
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- I think my child has croup. Do I need to bring him to the hospital?
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- Childhood Illnesses: How to Relieve a Sore Throat
- Parenting advice on childhood illnesses and how to relieve a child's sore throat from Parents Connect...more
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- Childhood Illnesses and Getting Kids to Take Their Medicine
- Advice on childhood illnesses and getting kids to take their medicine from Parents Connectmore
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- Childhood Illnesses: Norwalk Virus
- Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of Norwalk virus.more
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- Childhood Illnesses: Food Poisoning
- Kids can get food poisoning by eating contaminated food. Ick.Exactly what you'd expect: Nausea, vomiting...more
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- Childhood Illnesses: Herpangina
- Herpangina is a contagious virus common in 3-to-10-year-olds that causes sores and ulcers in the mouth.Herpangina...more
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- Childhood Illnesses: Treating a Fever
- You don't need to run to the emergency room every time your kid's temperature climbs a degree or two!...more
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- Childhood Illnesses: Get Your Kid to Take Medicine
- Advice on childhood illnesses and getting your kids to take their medicine on Parents Connectmore
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- She's sick. She's cranky. And the last thing she wants to do is take yucky medicine down her throat....more
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- Kids get tummy aches. Sometimes real... sometimes imaginary.more
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