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How to treat your child’s headaches

Headaches can usually be treated at home with rest, quiet, plenty of fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers.

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Debunking old wives’ tales: part two

Does the flu shot give you the flu? Can colds cause ear infections? Dr. Ivor Horn gets to the bottom of some common misconceptions in part two of debunking old wives’ tales on colds.

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Debunking old wives’ tales: part one

Children’s National’s pediatrician Lee Beers, MD, gets to the bottom of five common old wives’ tales on colds.

Little girl with stomach ache

What is norovirus?

Norovirus is highly contagious and is contracted from an infected person and by touching or eating contaminated food, water or surfaces.

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Q&A: Can I feed my baby dairy?

Nutritionist Jessica McGee answers a reader’s question about feeding her baby dairy.