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Diarrhea/Vomiting
Diarrhea and vomiting are caused by many different contagious germs Most of these illnesses are due to viruses but can more rarely be due to bacteria or parasites. Your child…
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Croup is a viral infection characterized by barky cough, stridor and sometimes difficulty breathing. Onset can be sudden and severe in some children. How can I take care of my…
Read MoreConstipation
Constipation is a commonly occurring condition characterized by difficulty passing bowel movements. In some cases, days pass between bowel movements. The bowel movement may be hard, dry and painful to…
Read MoreBronchiolitis/RSV
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness in infants and children. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause but several other common winter and early spring viruses can cause…
Read MoreAmber Teething Necklaces: A Caution for Parents
A reminder that anything around your baby’s neck is a strangulation hazard unless it is easily broken, in which case, if there are beads rolling around on the floor, it…
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