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5 Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Blood Draws
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Make blood draws a less stressful experience for you and your child with these helpful tips.
How to Identify, Avoid and Treat Poison Ivy
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A CHOP pediatrician offers tips on how to identify and avoid poison ivy, and treatment options if a poison ivy rash occurs.
How to Prepare for a Safe Summer Trip
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When getting ready to travel with your family, plan ahead to stay healthy and safe and to be prepared for the unexpected.
Tracking Your Child’s Milestones: What the Updated Guidelines Mean
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Recently updated developmental milestones should lead to earlier identification of autism and developmental delays.
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.
Is Sunscreen Safe?
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Are the chemicals in sunscreen harmful? Should parents be concerned? Pediatric dermatology specialists provide answers and suggestions on how to protect against sun exposure.
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.
CPR and AED Could Save Your Child’s Life
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This series of simple rescue steps could mean the difference between life and death during a sudden cardiac arrest.
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.
What Parents Need to Know about Reading a Medicine Label
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Poison Control specialist offers advice to parents to better understand medication labels and how to avoid common – and potentially dangerous – mistakes.