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Coping With Constipation
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Find answers to common questions about caring for a child with constipation and tips for treating it.
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.
What to Do If You Suspect the Flu
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Your child is complaining of a sore throat and body aches. They have a fever. It seems like they might be coming down with the flu. What should you do?
College Application Stress: What Parents and Teens Should Know
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A psychiatrist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shares her expertise as a mom of a recent college applicant.
Calming Your Child's Cough
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Catching a cold is a normal part of being a child. Coughing that comes along with the cold is a key part of the body’s recovery process.
How to Survive When a Stomach Bug Hits your Household
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Ways to prevent stomach bugs, how treat a stomach bug at home, and when to seek medical care.
Why You Should Get Your Flu Shots Early This Year (and Every Year)!
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An attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia clears up common misconceptions about the flu shot.
Keeping Safe From Bug-Borne Illnesses
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When it comes to mosquito- and tick-borne illness, know the symptoms and practice bug bite prevention to keep your family safe.
What is Croup? Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Worry
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Croup is a common childhood condition that can cause some worrisome symptoms. Get tips for treating croup at home and signs you should seek medical care.
How to Treat RSV at Home and When to Go to the Doctor
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Advice from pediatricians: What to know about RSV in children, how you can treat your baby’s RSV at home, and when to take a baby with RSV to the hospital.