What is SUDEP?
SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, is when someone with epilepsy dies suddenly and unexpectedly for an unknown reason. The good news is there are things a family and child can do to reduce the risk of SUDEP.
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Diseases spread by insects
West Nile virus and Lyme disease are two diseases the can be spread by insects. Here’s how to avoid them.
How to avoid tick bites and Lyme disease
At least half of the patients doctors see with Lyme disease are children.
My son is experiencing anger as a result of the pandemic/lockdown. What can I do?
The main thing to do for anger – as well as anxiety, depression and many other feelings that result from lockdown – is to validate your child’s emotions.
What is acute flaccid myelitis? Should I be worried about it?
Acute flaccid myelitis is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system, and causes the body’s muscles and reflexes to become weak.
