Children's Health
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How to Help Your Child With CPP
If your child has central precocious puberty, they’ll need plenty of support from you. Learn the best ways to give that support.
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Sepsis in Children
Children are very susceptible to sepsis, which is caused by a bacterial infection that can be deadly. Doctors are hoping to cut down on deaths by educating themselves and parents about the symptoms.
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How to Help Your Child Use a Nebulizer
WebMD explains the use of a nebulizer and offers guidelines parents can use to help their child benefit from this asthma treatment. Here’s how to make the experience more pleasant for your child.
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Mom’s Warning About RSV Is Personal
After a contagious illness sent her baby to intensive care, a New Jersey mom says “keep your mouths/breaths away from a baby's face, hands, and feet” to cut the chances of spreading respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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'Sesame Street' Welcomes a Foster Child Character
There’s a new Muppet in town on Sesame Street. Her name is Karli, and she’s a little girl who lives with a foster family.
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Talk to Your College-Bound Teen About Meningitis
Worried about meningitis outbreaks on college campuses? WebMD gives you tips on what your college-bound kid needs to know to stay safe.
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This Spirited Toddler Has Rare Brittle Bone Dis
Three-year-old Byron Baxter has bones that break easily, sometimes with just a wave of his hand, his parents say. But he’s inspiring social media fans with his fighting spirit and cheerfulness in videos and pics his family posts online.
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This Little Girl Has Rare Uncombable Hair
Eighteen-month-old Taylor McGowan has a shock of blond hair that obeys no brush or comb -- and a rare genetic disorder is the reason why.
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Parents, Be Warned About Button Batteries: Doctor
When a doctor in the Netherlands tweeted this stark X-ray shot of a “button” or “disk” battery lodged in a child’s esophagus, people took notice. Her post has been retweeted more than 8,000 times since early January.
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Does My Child Need Surgery for a Broken Bone?
Learn some of the reasons why your child's doctor may suggest an operation to help heal his broken bone.
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Help Your Child Heal a Broken Bone
Get tips on how to take care of your child after he breaks a bone, including when to apply ice, what to do about itchy skin under a cast, and how to ease pain.
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Know the Signs of 'Dry Drowning' and 'Secondary Drowning'
How to recognize the warning signs of 'dry drowning' and 'secondary drowning,' which can happen hours after your child has left the pool.
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Stomach Flu in Kids & Todlers: What To Expect
Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.
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X-Ray Photo Shows Dangers of Eating Grapes for Kids
An Australian blogger posted a photo on Facebook that apparently shows an X-ray of a grape lodged in a child's airway.
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Managing Your Child’s Severe Food Allergies
How to avoid allergens, find hidden triggers, and give your child proper nutrition.
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Diagnosing and Treating Early Puberty
Understanding what doctors look for in diagnosing early puberty and what treatments can stop it.
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Obesity and Early Puberty: What's the Risk?
Can obesity in children as young as 2 or 3 raise the risk of early puberty? See what the experts think.
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Are Your Kids Drinking Too Much Sugar?
New research shows children in the U.S. are over the limit on sugary beverages.
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Is Your Kid Sick or Just Faking It?
Many kids pretend to be ill to skip school, but some symptoms you just can’t hide. We tell you how to know if your kid is sick or faking it.
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Tips for Preventing Kids' Colds and Flu
The top ways of keeping your kids from getting sick are washing hands and getting those flu shots.
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Make Shots Less Painful for Your Baby
Tips to soothe your little one and ease your stress during vaccinations.
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Everything You Need to Know About Vomiting
We all vomit. But why does it happen? When should I see a doctor? How can I stay comfortable? We’ve got your answers.
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Does Your Kid Reach for Cookies or Fruit First?
For school-age kids, maintaining a healthy weight is as important as earning good grades -- maybe more so.
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Help Your Child With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss poses an extra challenge for kids. But it doesn't have to hold them back. You can help. Here’s how.
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7 Serious Symptoms in Babies and Toddlers
Your baby or toddler may need to see a doctor for her symptoms. WebMD shows you when she needs to be seen and when you can stay home.
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