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Preventing a summer asthma flare-up

During the summer, higher levels of air pollution, sudden weather shifts and even thunderstorms can trigger asthma symptoms.

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How to avoid tick bites and Lyme disease

At least half of the patients doctors see with Lyme disease are children.

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Safety tips for the Fourth of July

Before going outside to celebrate the Fourth of July, be sure to look over these safety tips for your family.

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Five hidden hazards of open water

It’s important to be aware of, and talk to your children about, these five hidden hazards of open water.

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Boating safety for kids

In 2013, 77 percent of all fatal boating accident victims drowned, and of those who drowned, 84 percent were not wearing a life jacket.