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Protecting babies from germs: Tips for family and visitors
It’s normal to want to hold and snuggle your new grandchild, niece or nephew during…
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Cough, shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing when sick
Some of the viruses during respiratory virus season like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, COVID-19…
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The best thermometer for your sick child
When children are sick, one of the first things you check is whether they have…
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Make the right call for a sick child
A cold, stomach virus, fever and rash are unpleasant for kids and nerve-wracking for parents,…
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Breastfeeding while sick with cold, flu or COVID-19
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to incorporate breastfeeding information as it pertains to…
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Rules for exercising when you’re sick or sore
Exercising when you’re sick or injured can slow recovery and put you at risk for…
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“Starve a cold, feed a fever.” Good advice?
Relying on old adages can be comforting. And sometimes, these sayings do have truth to…
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Watch out for whooping cough this winter
It starts out much like the common cold, but pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough,…
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Kid care for colds
Nothing can dull holiday joy and happiness for your child like the common cold. Children…
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