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General Health Information

Children are not little adults and it is important to learn how to take care of your child's growing body from teeth to toes.

Do you think your child may be sick? Explore the information below about common childhood aches, pains, and illnesses.

General Health Features

Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this contagious infection.

Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Your child is sent home from school with a sore throat, cough, and high fever - could it be the flu that's been going around? Or is it just a common cold? Find out here!

Handwashing 
Did you know that proper hand washing is the best way to keep from getting sick? Here's how to teach this all-important habit to your kids.

 

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