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Concussion
A brief, temporary loss of consciousness following a blow to the head is called a concussion. It is possible to have a... »
E. Coli
Escherichia coli bacteria are the major component of normal healthy stool. Some species of E. coli co-exist with us... »
Fecal-Oral Transmission
Fecal–oral transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses found in the stool of one child (or animal) are swallowed by... »
Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. There are many different types of fractures and they can behave quite differently. »
Lead Poisoning
Lead is a metal that does not belong in the human body. During the 1970s, lead in gasoline caused severe brain damage... »
Salmonella
Salmonella bacteria are a major cause of food poisoning and infection from poultry, reptiles, and pets. Salmonella... »
Tantrums
Temper tantrums are expressions of intense, immediate frustration. They occur most frequently at an age when children’s... »
Tetanus
Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is caused by a toxin created by a bacterium found in the soil. When this germ gets into... »

Q&A

Antibacterial Soaps
What does it mean to wash effectively? Children (and adults) must be taught to wash their hands at all of the critical... »
Baby Walkers
Since the days when my first son was an infant, we have learned that walkers are detrimental to normal development.... »