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Health Information For Parents
Coughing is a healthy reflex that helps clear the airways. A severe cough or one that lasts more than a week requires a medical checkup. But many coughs are caused by a
virus that just needs to run its course.
Get the basics on how flu spreads and how to protect yourself.
Asthma means breathing problems. Find out what’s going on in the lungs and how to stay healthy, if you have it.
The flu can make you sick for a week or more. Find out how to get protected from the influenza virus.
Learn all about protecting your family from the flu and what to do if your child gets flu-like symptoms.
Asthma keeps more kids home from school than any other chronic illness. Learn how to help your child manage the condition, stay healthy, and stay in school.
Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.
Pertussis is characterized by severe coughing spells that end in a whooping sound when the person breathes in. It can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine, part of the DTaP immunization.
Germs are tiny organisms that can cause disease – and they’re so small that they can creep into your system without you noticing. Find out how to protect yourself.
The flu usually makes kids feel worse than if they have a cold. But it’s not always easy to tell the difference. Here are tips on what to look for â and what to do.
Washing your hands well and often is the best way to keep from getting sick. Here’s how to teach this all-important habit to your kids.
Coughs are a common symptom, but most aren’t a sign of a serious condition. Learn about different coughs, how to help your child feel better, and when to call your doctor.
Each day you breathe about 20,000 times. Find out more about the lungs and breathing process.
Croup often causes kids to have a loud cough that sounds like a seal barking. Most cases of croup are caused by viruses, are mild, and can be treated at home.
Colds are the most common infectious disease in the United States – and the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school.