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Everything you need to know about pneumonia in children

Is your child experiencing a cough, fever or difficulty breathing? Learn about the signs of pneumonia in children and what to do.

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How to prevent swimming-related illnesses

The best way to prevent swimming-related illnesses from spreading is to keep germs out of the water in the first place.

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Combating diarrhea and upset stomach from antibiotics

Most often, just time and light foods are the best medicine for diarrhea and upset stomach caused by antibiotics.

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Cat scratch disease: it’s exactly as the name implies

Cat scratch disease, also known as cat scratch fever, is a bacterial infection that is transferred through the saliva of your cat after it licks or scratches you.

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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.