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It's a New Year!
Occasionally, time with our children feels endless and overwhelming. They have energy -- we don't! I often hear parents... »
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The Dangers of Balloons
Believe it or not, balloons cause more childhood deaths than any other toy. That's right. Balloons! This shocking fact... »

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Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
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Body-Fluid Transmission
We know that hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can live in... »
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Cataracts
The lens of the eye is our window to the world. Normally, this lens is crystal clear, transmitting and focusing light.... »
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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... »
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Dehydration
If we don’t have enough body water, or if the concentration of electrolytes in that water gets out of balance, we are... »
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E. Coli
Escherichia coli bacteria are the major component of normal healthy stool. Some species of E. coli co-exist with us... »
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Elbow Subluxation
Elbow subluxation is a common injury in toddlers and preschool children. It is most common when children are swung,... »
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Food Poisoning
Food can make us sick if it contains either dangerous organisms or toxins. Often the toxic food looks, smells, and... »