Talking about Scary Topics with Kids
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Get expert advice from CHOP pediatricians on how to have difficult conversations with your children.
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Should My Child Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Why the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and why children and teenagers need it now.
Getting Your Child to Wear a Face Mask
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Get your child to wear a mask by practicing now, before schools reopen. Give kids a choice in what mask they wear, allow mask breaks when it's safe, and clean masks regularly so they're more comfortable to wear.
Head Lice: The Latest on Treating Lice and Stopping Their Spread
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The mere mention of head lice makes everyone itchy but there's no reason to panic if your child gets them - they don't carry disease and are easily treated.
Improving Access to Patient’s Medical Information
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Important changes to the MyCHOP patient portal make it easier to access medical information like labs and test results, visit notes, medications and more.
Vaporizer or Humidifier: Which Is Best?
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When your child has a cough and congestion, one safe suggestion you’re likely to hear from your pediatrician: more moisture.
Influenza: What You Should Know About the Flu
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While you may be familiar with how lousy it feels to be in bed with the flu, there are some myths about influenza and the flu vaccine that persist year after year. Get the facts.
Intimate Partner Violence: Life-long Harm in Children
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is very common and happens across all income levels and relationship types.
Cyberbullying: Handling Online Conflict and Aggression
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Increased online activity among youth has produced an unwanted guest: the cyberbully. CHOP experts detail how families can best cope with online bullying.
Right Care, Right Place: Where to Turn When Your Child Is Sick
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The following information can help you determine the best place to seek care when your child is sick or injured.