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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.
Get Ready for Back to School! Tips from Pediatricians
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Expert resources from pediatricians to help your family get a smart and healthy start to the school year.
Preventing Swimmer’s Ear in Your Child
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A nurse practitioner in the Division of Otolaryngology (ENT) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shares her tips for preventing swimmer’s ear.
Recognizing Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
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The old saying goes: "Leaves of three, let them be." Poison ivy, oak and sumac are three plants that carry the same poison — urushiol, a colorless, odorless oil that causes an itchy, irritating rash in almost everyone who comes in contact with it.
What You Should Know About Social Media
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A social worker at CHOP responds to the Surgeon General’s warning about social media with insights, perspectives and strategies for parents.
Avoiding Sports Injuries: Pre-Season Advice for Young Athletes
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The fall sports season is ramping up. Follow these simple tips to keep yourself in the game, injury-free.
Preventing Drowning Accidents: How to Keep Your Child Safe
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Drowning is a leading cause of death for all children. A CHOP injury prevention expert offers tips to help keep your child safer near any body of water.
Why Now is the Time to Schedule Your Child’s Back-to-School Physical
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From updated immunization records to sports physicals, a back-to-school wellness visit gets your child on track for success in the coming academic year.
The Scoop on Infant Poop: Is That Normal?
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When parenting your first baby, everything is new and a potential cause for worry so let CHOP pediatrician Joseph Gwiszcz, MD, FAAP, give you the scoop on baby poop.
Fireworks and Sparklers: The Risks to Children Are Real
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There’s a serious danger of children getting injured when using fireworks at home. Learn the risks and follow these safety tips.