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Health
Questions:
- Is the hepatitis A shot required? If so, by whom?
- Is it OK for preschool-age children to drink high protein drinks for breakfast?
- For how long does chicken pox remain contagious?
- What is the best thing to do to prevent getting headlice in the firstplace?
- The nurse at my daughter's school told me to putVaseline in mydaughter's hair and leave it on an hour when she gothead lice. Does this method really work?
- Is it OK for my kids to only drink bottled water?
- What can I do about car sickness besides giving him medication?
- How are Staph infections transmitted and how can Iprevent them?
- My 3-year-old son seems to constantly have a small, circular, itchy bald spot on his head. What could it be?
- Is it premature to diagnose a 3-year-old with ADHD?
- My son fell and bumped his head two and a half months ago and still has a bump. Is this normal?
- My son has very bad breath. Is this normal?
- My daughter has had a broken blood vessel on her cheek for months. Should I worry?
- Can the MMR vaccination cause autism?
- My 4-year-old has diagnosed with ADHD and put on the drug Concerta, but he refuses to swallow it. What should I do?
- My 5-year-old niece will have bowel movements in her pants, but not in the toilet. Her parents recently divorced. Could this be psychological?
- My 4-year-old complains of stomach aches throughout the day. I am expecting a baby soon. Is this a normal reaction?
- My 4-year-old daughter urinates frequently. Could this be caused by stress?
- My 3-year-old is always constipated. What can I do?
- I am worried about having my 3-year-old sedated to have baby teeth removed. Should I be concerned?
- How often should I check my daughterų hair for nits?
- What are the dangers of giving young children caffeine?
- My 4-year-old has a hard time keeping a thermometer under his tongue. Can I take an accurate reading under the arm?
- Is there a nutritional supplement to relieve my 5-year-old's leg cramps (growing pains)?
- I've heard that my pharmacist can add flavorings to my child's medication. Is this true?
- My 5-year-old son is very pigeon-toed. Should I be concerned?
- Besides Ritalin, what medications are used to treat ADD/ADHD?
- My son frequently complains of "growing pains." Can a chiropractor help?
- Can Adderall XR be sprinkled on food?
- Is Strattera safe for a child with a heart murmur?
- Is there any reason why a 5-year-old child should be seeing a chiropractor for fluid in her ears?
- I want my child to get involved in a sport to shape up. How can I encourage her to do so?
- What foods can cause a child to be constipated?
- We just found out that our son has a severe peanut allergy. What other names are used to label products that may contain peanuts?
- My daughter seems to have a cold that she just can't shake. Could it be allergies?
- My 8-year-old is scheduled for allergy testing. What can we expect?
- It hasn't been too terribly hot. Do I need to worry about sunscreen this early in the season?
- My 3-year-old refuses to take medicine of any kind. What can I do?
- My son is about to have surgery. What efforts do hospitals take to stop the spread of germs?
- My child bruises very easily. Can a bruise be so bad that you should see a doctor?
- Could you tell me what to look for in a good toothbrush and how often one needs to be replaced?
- Who should get a flu shot? Are flu shots recommended for kids?
- Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine?
- When can I expect my child to lose his first tooth?
- Should children see the dentist more frequently and brush differently than adults?
- My child was running a temperature last night, but he really didn't have any other symptoms. After fever-reducing medicine before bed, his temperature is lower, but still not normal. Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
- Do kids need to bathe daily?
- Do "strips" work as well as liquid medicines?
- Can I give my children water with liquid cough and cold medicine?
- When should my child have her first dental exam?
- Should children see the dentist more frequently and brush differently than adults?
- Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
- My 5-year-old daughter hasn't even lost a baby tooth, but my dentist wants her to see an orthodontist. Can children this young really get braces?
- Now that it's colder, I'm concerned about my child being warm enough. Am I overreacting?
- Are topical pain treatments safe to use for a child's knee and leg pain?
- Do kids need to bathe daily?
- Can I give my children water with liquid cough and cold medicine?
- Do cold medicine strips work as well as liquid?
- My son is quite short for his age. My doctor wants to X-ray his growth plates. What are growth plates?
- Should I have my daughter's warts removed?
- What should I look for in order to keep my child safe after a fall?
- What is the most common reason that parents bring a child to the emergency room?
- How will I know if my child is dehydrated?
- Who is at risk for lead poisoning?
- What are the symptoms of lead exposure?
- What does an elevated lead level mean?
- What can I do to prevent lead exposure?
- I've heard that good nutrition can help prevent the effects of lead exposure in children. Is that true?
- My daughter frequently gets mosquito and flea bites. Can they be dangerous?
- I see spiders a lot in my house. If one bites my child, should I take her to the doctor?
- What should you look for if your child has been stung by an insect?
- What's the first thing you should do if your child gets bitten by a bug?
- What types of insect repellants are safe for my child?
- I am afraid my child will get bitten by bugs, so I keep him inside. Do you have any tips for keeping kids safe from insects?
- What vital information will the emergency room doctor need when I take my child in?
- How can you distinguish between a bad bruise and a broken bone in a child that's fallen?
- What are the dangers signs that a child has a head injury after a fall?
- What does it mean when a child has a sprain?
- What is a contusion?
- What are the most common infections you see in the emergency room?
- What are the top reasons a parent brings a child to the emergency room?
- How do you know when you should take your child to the hospital?
- How do I know which emergency room to take my child to?
- What should I take to the emergency room?
- Will I need to have a follow-up after leaving the emergency room with my child?
- What is the flu, or influenza?
- How should I treat my child's flu symptoms?
- When should I call the doctor when my child has the flu?
- How contagious is the flu? How is it spread?
- Can you prevent the flu?
- Should children get the flu shot?
- What are the risks and side effects of the flu shot?
- What is dehydration?
- When should you get medical help for a dehydrated child?
- Can you treat a dehydrated child at home?
- What are the red flags that signal a child may be dehydrated?
- What can cause stomach pain in children?
- My child complains frequently of stomachaches. What questions do I need to ask him to find out why his stomach hurts?
- When should I call the doctor for a stomachache?
- What can I do at home for my child's tummy troubles?
- Can you give a child too much antibiotic? Can they overdose? Will giving them more make them get well quicker?
- My kids are couch potatoes. All they want to do is watch TV. What can I do?
- Can you tell me more about the recall on infant cold and cough formulas?
- What medications are available to treat ear infections?
- What medications are available to treat pink eye?
- What type of medication is most commonly used in children for infections?
- Can you tell me about the prescriptions amoxicillin and Augmentin®?
- What are cephalosporins?
- What is Septra and what conditions does it treat?
- My doctor prescribed my child Zithromax®. Can you tell me a little about this drug?
- What is the most commonly prescribed drug for allergies in children?
- Can you tell me about the most common prescriptions given to children?
- My child dips everything in ketchup. Can this ruin a balanced diet?
- My child won't eat anything without dipping it in ketchup. What can I do?
- Can snacks be a positive part of my child's diet?
- What would cause a 4-year-old to have grey hair? Could it be related to diet?