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• What are the signs of menigitis in babies and young childern?
• When should you avoid getting meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4)?
• When will you need first get a meningitis vaccine?
• What is meningitis?
• What children can get the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine?
• Who can get meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4)?
• When should I call my doctor about a reaction to the meningitis vaccine?
• How does bacterial meningitis spread?
• What are the different types of meningitis?
• How does bacterial meningitis start?
• When should you avoid getting a meningitis vaccine?
• How quickly do meningitis symptoms develop?
• What causes meningitis?
• What symptoms should you look out for after getting a shot of meningitis vaccine?
• What are some other precautions to help prevent meningitis?
• Can meningitis have lasting effects on a teen?
• What is fungal meningitis?
• What is viral meningitis?
• Who's should get a meningitis shot?
• What is bacterial meningitis?
• How often does a preteen or teen need to get a flu vaccine?
• What are the three types of meningitis vaccines?
• How do preteens and teen benefit from getting vaccinated against hepatitis B?
• What are the types of meningitis vaccines for children and young adults?
• Who's more likely to get meningitis?
• How can you protect yourself from meningitis?
• What causes bacterial meningitis?
• What are other vaccines to prevent meningitis?
• Can my preteen or teen get the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR)?
• What follow-up doctor appointments is a teen likely to have after meningitis?
• How do preteens and teen benefit from Tdap vaccine?
• What are symptoms of meningitis?
• How can vaccines protect your child from meningitis?
• When should you see a doctor about meningitis?
• Who should get the hepatitis A vaccine?
• Slideshow: How to Protect Your Teen From Meningitis
• Talk to Your College-Bound Teen About Meningitis
• How to Help Your Teen Recover From Meningitis
• Vaccines for Preteens and Teens
• Meningitis Vaccine Schedule
• How to Prevent Meningitis
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Meningitis
• Symptoms of Meningitis
• What Is Meningitis?
• What can help relieve symptoms of brittle bone disease?
• Can brittle bone disease be cured?
• What is phenylketonuria (PKU)?
• What does the phenylketonuria (PKU) test result mean?
• What is the proper diet for your child who has phenylketonuria (PKU)?
• What are foods with high levels of phenylalanine (Phe) that you need to avoid if you have phenylketonuria?
• What are problems caused by phenylketonuria (PKU)?
• How does a phenylketonuria (PKU) test work?
• What are home remedies that can help in treating flu in children?
• What do doctors prescribe for children who have the flu?
• What growth problems can children with Williams syndrome have?
• What are treatments for brittle bone disease?
• What are the treatments for Kawasaki disease?
• What are treatments for Williams syndrome?
• How can Williams syndrome affect the heart and blood vessels?
• What other health conditions are common in people with Down syndrome?
• Who is at high risk of getting a baby with Down syndrome?
• Does appearance show what type of Down syndrome someone has?
• What are mental abilities of a person with Down syndrome?
• What are symptoms of pain in toddlers?
• How can you tell if a baby is in pain?
• When should I take my child to the hospital about flu?
• What do pain in young children and teenagers mean?
• What medications can relieve symptoms of muscular dystrophy?
• What are some non-medication treatments for muscular dystrophy?
• How is muscular dystrophy diagnosed?
• Which specialist can be involved in taking care of a child with Williams syndrome?
• What can I do to help prevent kitchen fires?
• What are symptoms central precocious puberty (CPP)?
• What pool and spa safety tips for children?
• What is Williams syndrome?
• What is a brittle bone disease?
• What causes brittle bone disease?
• What are the symptoms of moderate to severe brittle bone disease?
• When are vomiting and/or diarrhea in children an emergency?
• What conditions are more likely associated with Kawasaki disease?
• What causes Kawasaki disease?
• What are safety tips for hot tub and spa?
• Where can I get support about central precocious puberty (CPP)?
• What are the symptoms of Kawasaki disease?
• How is brittle bone disease diagnosed?
• What You Should Know about Giving Medicine to Infants or Toddlers
• What are other symptoms of brittle bone disease?
• What are symptoms of mild brittle bone disease?
• What is panic disorder and how can it affect your child?
• Strength Training Isn't Just for Adults
• What are symptoms of brittle bone disease?
• How can you keep the pool child-safe?
• What are diving safety rules for children?
• What are possible symptoms of Williams syndrome?
• How can I tell if my child's anxiety is more than just normal worry?
• What is separation anxiety disorder and how can it affect your child?
• What are signs of poisoning in children?
• How do I choose safe toys for my children?
• How can I avoid mold allergy symptoms?
• What causes Down syndrome?
• How can you help with reading if your child has dyslexia?
• How can you help your child at school if they have dyslexia?
• What is respiratory distress in children and what are the signs and causes?
• Should I take my child to the hospital because of a broken bone?
• What causes the flu in children?
• What should I do if my child gets into my medicine cabinet or household cleaners?
• How can I help my child avoid catching flu?
• How does flu spread among children?
• What's the cure for flu?
• What are complications of flu in children?
• How long are kids contagious when they have the flu?
• What are symptoms of flu in children?
• What's the treatment for central precocious puberty?
• What is central precocious puberty?
• How can I help my child deal with emotions related to central precocious puberty?
• What are types of Down syndrome?
• What is translocation Down syndrome?
• Can you outgrow Down syndrome?
• What are symptoms of fifth disease?
• Does fifth disease affect your baby if you're pregnant?
• How do children with fifth disease develop a rash?
• How do I know if my child has central precocious puberty?
• What things do I need to consider before treating central precocious puberty (CPP)?
• What questions will a doctor ask if a child has central precocious puberty?
• Is muscular dystrophy preventable?
• What are treatments for muscular dystrophy?
• How should I store matches safely and dispose of cigarette butts?
• What are fire safety measures for kerosene heaters?
• What is social phobia and how can it affect your child?
• What is anxiety disorder in children?
• How can my child's anxiety disorder at home?
• What steps can you take to help your stuttering child?
• What learning problems can children with Williams syndrome have?
• How is Williams syndrome diagnosed?
• What do I need to know about stuttering?
• How is stuttering treated?
• What is stuttering?
• What can you do to help someone who has swallowed something poisonous?
• What are risk factors for stuttering?
• What facial features do children with Williams syndrome have?
• What causes stuttering?
• What should you do if someone has been exposed to poison?
• What symptoms of whooping cough might you have if you were immunized as a child?
• Why is it important to get protected against whooping cough?
• Can childhood vaccines for whooping cough wear off?
• Should you get a Tdap vaccine if you are pregnant?
• How effective is the Tdap booster vaccine for whooping cough?
• How do doctors diagnose whooping cough?
• Why should adults get a whooping cough vaccine?
• Why is whooping cough dangerous for babies?
• When can teens and adults get the Tdap booster vaccine for whooping cough?
• What causes Williams syndrome?
• What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and how can it affect my child?
• 7 Serious Symptoms in Babies and Toddlers
• How to Treat a Stuffy Nose in Babies and Toddlers
• Growing Pains in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
• What's Irritating Your Child's Eyes?
• When Your Child Has Allergies
• What Is Cerebral Palsy? What Causes It?
• Whooping Cough Vaccines Are Not Just for Kids
• Help Your Child With Hearing Loss
• Childhood Intestinal Disorders: What to Expect
• Fever Care for Young Children
• Could My Child Have a Broken Bone?
• Bedwetting in Children
• How to Help a Stammering Child
• What Is Rotavirus? What Causes It?
• The Basics on Fifth Disease
• Childhood Skin Problems
• Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
• Obesity in Children
• Diarrhea in Children: Causes and Treatments
• Anxiety Disorders in Children
• Children and Flu
• Skin Rashes in Children Treatment
• Colds, Flu, Cough: Is Your Child Too Sick for School?
• How Do I Treat My Child’s Stomachache?
• Children's Health: Common Problems
• Asthma Triggers and How to Avoid Them
• When to Call 911 About a Childhood Emergency
• What to Do When Your Baby Has a Cold
• Why Is My Child Throwing Up With No Fever?
• Treatments for Constipation in Children
• Children's Cough: Causes and Treatments
• 9 Childhood Illnesses: Get the Facts
• FAQ: Children's Vaccines
• Detecting Learning Disabilities
• Frequently Asked Questions About Children's Health
• Children's Health: Childhood Symptoms
• Children's Health: Expert Insights
• What to Expect After Your Child Gets Vaccines
• Children's Health: The Basics
• Have a Healthy Vacation
• Make Your Kid's Bedtime Battle-Free
• Children's Height Predictor
• Childrens Health Guide
• Does My Child Need Surgery for a Broken Bone?
• Help Your Child Heal a Broken Bone
• Fragrance Allergies: What's That Smell?
• Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
• What Is Bartter Syndrome?
• Protecting Your Child from Dehydration and Heat Illness
• 7 Tips to Prevent Dehydration in Children
• Hunter Syndrome (MPS II)
• What are Lysosomal Storage Disorders?
• What Is Dyslexia?
• Picture of Measles in a Child
• No Period By Age 15? Possible Reasons for the Delay
• Everything You Need to Know About Vomiting
• Living With a Severe Digestive Disorder
• Home Remedies for Children's Colds and Flu
• Children and Illness
• What Is a PKU Test?
• Hirschsprung’s Disease Overview
• If Your Child Has Cerebral Palsy
• Rumination Disorder in Infants and Children
• What Is Croup? What Causes It?
• Is My Baby’s Hearing OK?
• Flu in Toddlers
• Whooping Cough: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
• Whooping Cough: Treatment and Prevention
• What Can Parents Do About Antibiotic Overuse?
• Lyme Disease Worries
• Is It Really Food Poisoning?
• How Moms Prevent Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
• Helping Bedwetters: Tips from the Trenches
• Bedwetting Frequently Asked Questions
• Bed-wetting: What Causes Your Child to Wet the Bed?
• Bedwetting Solutions: How Can You Stop Bedwetting?
• Tips for Preventing Kids' Colds and Flu
• Swine Flu Q&A: What Parents Need to Know
• Children's Health and How to Prevent Diseases with Vaccination
• Germs in the School Room
• Can Your Child's Sleep Habits Make Him Gain Weight?
• Obesity and Early Puberty: What's the Risk?
• Childhood Obesity Can Lead to Heart Disease
• Blossoming Too Early?
• How to Prevent Childhood Obesity
• BRAT Diet (Bland Diet): Benefits, Foods Included, and GI Uses
• How to Boost 4 Essential Nutrients Kids Need
• Are Your Kids Drinking Too Much Sugar?
• Serious Symptoms in Children: Signs not to Be Ignored
• Symptoms of Pain in Children
• Cleaning Your Home Without Harsh Chemicals
• Is My Child Breathing Too Fast?
• What Is Cystic Fibrosis? What Causes It?
• What’s the Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis?
• Apert Syndrome: Prognosis, Symptoms, Treatments, and More
• Video: 9-Year-Old Tracks Rare Disease to Help Doctors Find Cure
• Video: Headphones and Hearing Loss
• Video: Get Your Kids Back on a Sleep Schedule for School
• Video: How to Prevent a Concussion on the Field
• Video: What’s the Difference Between Regular Lice and Super Lice?
• Video: Head Lice Treatments
• Who Is at Risk for EV-D68 or Enterovirus D68?
• Kids and Hot Cars
• Summer Hydration Tips
• What Is BPA? Is It Dangerous?
• Kids and Toxic Chemicals
• Kids, Toxins, and Developmental Diseases
• Starting Menstruation
• Pesticides Safety and Exposure
• Kids and Lactose Intolerance
• Child Obesity Causes & Treatments
• Toxic Exposure in Children: Treatments
• Toxins and Developmental Disorders
• Childhood Hearing Loss
• Toddler Fevers: Causes and Treatments
• Most Toxic Cleaning Products
• Lead Exposure in the Home
• Cleaning Kids' Rooms
• Your Role in Your Child's Weight Loss -
• Combating Sickle Cell
• Vision Therapy and Children
• Are Your Children Sleep Deprived?
• Preventing Premature Births
• Surviving Kids' Germs
• Video: Do Kids Really Need to Take Vitamins?
• Inside an Autism Assessment
• Meningitis Vaccine Booster Shot Age
• How did fifth disease get its name?
• What is fifth disease?
• What should I know about fifth disease?
• What causes fifth disease?
• Treating Fifth Disease
• What Is Gilbert Syndrome?
• Severe Digestive Disorders: How to Help Your Child Get the Nutrition He Needs
• Taking Care of Your Baby's Fever
• 5 Signs You Should See a Specialist About Your Child’s Digestive Health
• Fluorosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
• Are OTC Drugs Safe for Kids?
• Swimming Pool Safety
• Contagious Daycare?
• Swimming Pool Safety
• Healthy Foods, Happy Tummies
• Kids’ Summer Sun Safety: Sunscreen, Clothes, Hats, and More
• Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• Taking Care of Baby's Sensitive Skin
• Tips to Prevent Poisoning in the Home
• Diaper Rash
• Take Toy Safety Measures
• Can You Prevent Cerebral Palsy?
• Fragile X Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• Prevent Mold in Your Home
• Slideshow: Children Sleep Problems
• Toddler Constipation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
• The Facts About Bisphenol A
• Dental Health Care for Children: Tots, Tweens, and Teens
• Inherited Lipodystrophy
• 5 Surprising Sources of Lead Exposure
• The Gift of Play: Children With Cognitive Delays
• Good, Sound Sleep for Your Child
• Diagnosing and Treating Early Puberty
• Turners Syndrome
• X-Rays, CT Scans, Radiation, and Children
• Treatment for Your Child's Broken Bone
• When Your Child Has a Growth Plate Fracture
• What Is Turner Syndrome?
• Trisomy 13: What is it and what are the causes?
• Dwarfism: Types, Causes, Treatments, and More
• The MP3 Generation: At Risk for Hearing Loss?
• What Are the Symptoms of Down Syndrome?
• Parenting a Chronically Ill Teen
• Q&A With Royal Pains' Mark Feuerstein
• The Dangers of Whooping Cough
• Is Your Kid Sick or Just Faking It?
• Administering Children's Medicine
• Slideshow: Surprising Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
• Slideshow: Childhood Illnesses Every Parent Should Know
• Slideshow: 11 Common Causes of Skin Rashes
• Slideshow: Soothe a Child's Cold or Flu
• What Are the Symptoms of Dyslexia?
• Kids' Sports Injuries
• Sensory Processing Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
• Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
• Slideshow: Remedies for Nausea and Vomiting
• Is Ipecac Syrup Always the Best Remedy?
• Poisoned!
• Backyard and Playground Safety
• Thermometers: A Parent's Guide
• Slideshow: Home Remedies for Sick Children
• Slideshow: Prevent Broken Bones in Your Child
• Slideshow: 10 Things to Know About Your Child's Sleep
• Chicken Pox: Contagiousness, Who Gets It, and How It Spreads
• A Nutritionist Speaks: How to Promote Your Child’s Digestive Health
• Slideshow: Images of Childhood Skin Problems
• What Chemicals Are in Your Personal Care Products?
• Slideshow: Falls, Bumps, and Breaks: Common Childhood Injuries
• When should I call the doctor about my child's stomachache?
• Slideshow: How to Make Your Kid’s School Lunch Great
• Slideshow: Stages of Puberty
• Are You at Risk for Whooping Cough?
• The Gift of Play: Children With Physical Disabilities
• Parenting a child With Down syndrome
• Fire Safety Measures
• Cold & Flu Treatment: Medication and Home Remedies for Children Slideshow
• What is Enterovirus D68: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
• Safer Pest Control
• Young Skin Care: Natural Makeup and Cosmetic Ingredients That Matter
• Healthy Eating Habits for Your Child
• Slideshow: 8 Gross Things Kids Do
• When a Child Can't Hear
• How to Teach Your Child Healthy Digestive Habits
• Raising Heart-Smart Kids
• What Is Down Syndrome?
• How to Help Your Child Use a Nebulizer
• Stomach Flu in Kids & Todlers: What To Expect
• What is the outlook for cystic fibrosis?
• What is cystic fibrosis?
• Which parts of the body does cystic fibrosis affect?
• What causes cystic fibrosis?
• What Is Noonan Syndrome, and Could My Child Have It?
• What is PANDAS Syndrome?
• Common Speech and Language Disorders
• What Emergency Supplies Should I Keep in My Car?
• Undescended Testicle
• Rashes in Children
• Top Causes of Hip Pain in Children
• Video on Meningitis Symptoms
• Video on Types of Meningitis
• Video on Tests for Meningitis
• Video: What Is Meningitis?
• Video on Simple Ways to Prevent Meningitis
• Video on Meningitis Treatments
• Video on How Meningitis Spreads
• Video on What Happens During a Focal Onset Seizure
• What Is Sever’s disease?
• What Is Central Precocious Puberty?
• Simple Quiz: Honey and Coughs
• What Are the Treatments for Cerebral Palsy
• What Are the Symptoms and Types of Cerebral Palsy?
• Treatment for Gaucher Disease
• How to Talk to Your Doctor About Gaucher Disease
• Types of Gaucher Disease and Their Symptoms
• What Is Gaucher Disease?
• What is Autosomal Recessive Disease?
• Living With Gaucher Disease
• Slideshow: Wash Your Hands: The Dirtiest Places Kids Will Find
• What Is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
• 5 Best Ways to Soothe a Sick Kid
• Does Your Kid Have the Flu? 4 Things to Do First
• Your Baby and the Flu: FAQ
• What Are Adenovirus Infections?
• What is Reye’s syndrome?
• How do fluids help with a child's cough?
• What if your child's cough won't go away?
• Why does my child cough?
• Can cough drops help you child's cough?
• When should I call the doctor about my child's cough?
• How do I figure out what may be causing my child's cough?
• Can cool air help my child's cough?
• Who can get whooping cough and how long does it last?
• Can steam and humidity help treat a child's cough?
• What is the outlook of whooping cough for children and adults?
• Can saline drops help my child's cough?
• What are the risks of dehydrations from whooping cough?
• What is whooping cough?
• Does everyone with whooping cough have coughing spells?
• What are the symptoms of whooping cough after 7-10 days?
• What medications are used to treat whooping cough?
• How is whooping cough spread?
• What are the initial symptoms of whooping cough?
• Can I give my child cough medicine?
• When should you call 911 about your child's cough?
• How can infection lead to a cough in a child?
• How long do whooping cough spells last?
• What should you do if you think your child, younger than 18 months old, has whooping cough?
• Do over-the-counter cough medicines work to treat whooping cough?
• When should you call your doctor about your child's cough?
• What should you do if you suspect that your child has whooping cough?
• How can whooping cough be prevented in children?
• How can you treat your toddler's constipation caused by a lack of exercise?
• How can you treat your toddler's constipation caused by diet?
• How do you know if your toddler's constipation is caused by an illness?
• How do you know if your toddler's constipation is caused by a change in routine?
• What should you keep track of if your child has constipation?
• How do you know if your toddler's constipation is caused by diet?
• Is it normal for your toddler to have constipation?
• What should you know about toddler constipation?
• How do you know if your toddler's constipation is caused by medication?
• How do you know if your toddler's constipation is caused by a fear of discomfort?
• How do you know if your toddler has constipation?
• What puts my child at risk for dehydration?
• What are signs of dehydration in children?
• How do you know if your toddler's constipation is caused by physical conditions?
• How can you improve your toddler's bowel habits?
• How do I treat my child's heat illness?
• What can I do to prevent dehydration in my child?
• Are some children more prone to dehydration or heat illness than others?
• How can you tell if your child got a lot of fluoride in a short period of time?
• What are adenoids?
• What should you know about adenoiditis?
• How is adenoiditis treated?
• What is key in preventing fluorosis?
• What shouldn't you do if your child has a fever?
• What causes central precocious puberty?
• What are some tips to ease your child's recovery after an adenoidectomy?
• What should parents consider about early puberty?
• What are the symptoms of adenoiditis?
• How often do you need to check your child's fever?
• Is it ever too hot for my child to practice or play sports?
• How is the severity of fluorosis rated?
• How is fluorosis treated?
• How serious is fluoride toxicity?
• How common is fluorosis?
• What causes fluorosis?
• What are the symptoms of fluorosis?
• What factors are related to early puberty?
• What should you do if your child has a fever?
• How early does puberty happen?
• What are other symptoms of adenoiditis related to nasal congestion?
• What is adenoiditis?
• What are the signs of early puberty?
• What should you know about your child's fever?
• What techniques are used to treat fluorosis?
• What are warnings signs after an adenoidectomy?
• What is recovery like after an adenoidectomy?
• What are the fluoride levels in drinking water?
• What is fluorosis?
• What are consequences of early puberty?
• Which thermometer is best for your kid with a fever?
• What conditions can look like early puberty?
• When should you call the doctor about your child's fever?
• What is early puberty?
• What are the different types of early puberty?
• What happens during an adenoidectomy?
• What is a first trimester combined test for Down syndrome while you are pregnant?
• When you're pregnant, how does the chorionic villus sampling (CVS) test for Down syndrome work?
• What is an integrated screening test for Down syndrome while you are pregnant?
• Is there a DNA test for Down syndrome during pregnancy?
• What is genetic counseling for if you have a risk of having a baby with Down syndrome?
• What is prenatal care for pregnancy?
• What is an amniocentesis test during pregnancy?
• What types of tests check your baby for Down syndrome during pregnancy?
• What is cordocentesis as a diagnostic test for Down syndrome in a pregnancy?
• What are challenges of parenting a child with a learning disability?
• How common are learning disabilities?
• What is the most common treatment for learning disabilities?
• What should you do if you suspect a learning disorder?
• What is a visual processing disorder?

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