Vacationing with Kids

A-Z Guide

Food Poisoning
Food can make us sick if it contains either dangerous organisms or toxins. Often the toxic food looks, smells, and... »
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is very serious. A person's temperature rises over 104 degrees and he or she has an altered mental status. »
Motion sickness
Under the right circumstances, anyone can experience motion sickness. Some people are more susceptible to it than... »
Tetanus
Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is caused by a toxin created by a bacterium found in the soil. When this germ gets into... »
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can infect any part of the... »

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Lyme Disease 101
Lyme disease was first brought to medical attention in 1975, when two mothers living in Lyme, Connecticut became... »
Traveling with a Toddler
Summer is upon us once again (at least in the northern hemisphere), and it's family vacation time! Ah, yes, family... »
West Nile Virus
The West Nile virus (WNV) can be scary, but even in places where it has been appearing for a few years, the number of... »

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Guidelines For Enjoying The Holidays
Holidays with kids can be the most wonderful and the most exhausting time of the year. The key to making this a magical... »