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The Bugs Are Here! | Dealing with Mosquito Bites

Rainy springs and hot summers in our beloved St. Louis bring a variety of annoying insects. Particularly, during these months ...

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It’s Here – Fall Respiratory Virus Season

Fall respiratory virus season is upon us! If you haven’t experienced it up close and personal yet, count yourself lucky ...

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When to Take Your Child to the ER vs Urgent Care

 When your child is sick or injured, deciding whether to go to the emergency room or urgent care can ...

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You Think It’s Ok But It’s “Snot” | Dealing with Cold and Flu Season

Another winter cold and flu season is well underway and I find myself staring in disbelief at the amount of ...

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital After Hours

Introducing St. Louis Children’s Hospital After Hours – convenient medical care for your child’s illnesses and injuries by specially-trained pediatric ...

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The Dreaded “Stomach Bug”

What causes the “stomach bug”? Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) in U.S. children, commonly referred to as the “the stomach bug” by ...

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Does My Child Have a Cold or Allergies?

On this episode of MomDocs, Lila Kertz an allergy nurse practitioner at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, helps parents understand the ...