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Becoming a new parent brings plenty of challenges, and getting your young children all the vaccines they need, when they need them, can be daunting.“Immunizations are a way for us to help people develop immunity so they can prevent infections,” explai…

What is autism? Autism is a brain disorder that can severely limit a child’s ability to communicate or interact with others. National statistics for how many children are affected by autism don’t yet exist. However, the National Institute for Mental H…

What are cold sores?Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small red blisters that crop up near the lips or on them. More rarely, they sprout on the roof of the mouth. (Some people confuse them with canker sores, which are painful crater-like s…

Why should my child wear a bike helmet? Every year about 25 children an hour are rushed to hospital emergency rooms with injuries from bicycle wrecks — many of them head injuries that can cause brain damage and life-long disabilities. But these injur…

WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you or someone you know experiences allergies, you’ve probably heard of the life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock.To help you better understand exactly what this condition is and how to mana…

When should my child get a tetanus booster? It depends on her age. Experts recommend vaccinating your child when she’s 2 months old, with follow-up shots at 4 months, 6 months, after her first birthday, and again around age 5. These initial shots are …

What is asthma?Most people associate asthma with sudden fits of coughing and wheezing, but the disease is actually present 24 hours a day. If your teenager has asthma, the tubes that carry air to her lungs are inflamed and may be swollen and clogged w…