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Is my child too sick for school?

It’s often hard to draw a line on when to send your kid to school and when to keep them home if they aren’t feeling well.

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Why do babies choke on mucus?

For the first few days of your baby’s life, he or she may have a lot of mucus in their nose or throat, and it may seem like they are choking.

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Does my child have pink eye?

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, symptoms can vary but typically include redness or swelling of the white of the eye.

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Snot colors and what they mean

Because mucus is the first line of defense against infections, snot can take on different colors depending on what’s going on in your body.

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Fevers in children

Wondering what to do about your child’s fever? In this video, My Pocket Pediatrician Dr. Lili Moran talks about fevers, how to treat them and when to seek medical care.