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What is a School-Based Health Center?

School-based Health Centers are a great community resource and play an active role in providing health care for children.

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Helping your child cope with shots

There are many strategies that you can use with your child to help reduce distress and fleeting pain associated with shots.

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Does my child need antibiotics?

When a child needs antibiotics, the potential benefits that the antibiotics will deliver outweigh these risks.

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Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.

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Answers to your FAQs about the flu vaccine

As flu season draws near, we’ve compiled some answers to your frequently asked questions about the flu vaccine.