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Talking to kids about COVID-19 (coronavirus)

March 10, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Left Feature, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

Clinical psychologists Laura Gray, PhD, and Shayna Coburn, PhD, offer some concrete suggestions for talking to kids about COVID-19.

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What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

January 28, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including tips for protecting your family.

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Diseases spread by insects

July 11, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

West Nile virus and Lyme disease are two diseases the can be spread by insects. Here’s how to avoid them.

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Seven things to know and do when your child has a migraine

April 3, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Neurological, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

If your child says their head hurts, don’t dismiss it as a simple headache.

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Q&A: Why does my child need the HPV vaccine?

March 27, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Cancer, Common Viruses, Development, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Teen, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

The HPV vaccine, also known by the brand name Gardasil 9, helps protect against certain types of HPV that can lead to cancer.