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.
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MyCHOP Multifactor Authentication (MFA): What You Need to Know
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To keep your child’s medical info secure from cyber-security threats, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has enabled multifactor authentication for MyCHOP users as an added safety measure.
Why It's Important to Be Up to Date on Vaccines
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Learn why vaccinations are important for kids and the community, and what to do if you missed a vaccine and need to get back on track.
Managing the Mood: How to Help Your Child Deal with Anger
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A CHOP behavioral health specialist shares ways to teach your child how to manage their anger, and when to seek additional support if needed.
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.
How to Prevent Heat Stroke: Common Sense Guidelines
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When the summer heat gets intense, follow these common-sense guidelines to prevent heat stroke and keep your kids (and yourself!) safe on the hottest days.
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.
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.
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.