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Your child stepped on a nail. What do you do next?

I often encounter emergency department (ED) visits for complaints about foot injuries from stepping on a nail or other sharp ...

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Causes of Nosebleeds and What to Do When They Happen

Nosebleeds can be distressing for parents but are easily managed. Dr. Jamie Kondis, Pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains ...

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What You Need to Know About Spider Bites

Out of around 60 species of spiders that bite humans, only the black widow and brown recluse can be fatal ...

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Preventing Lawn Mower Injuries

It’s summertime, the grass is green, and the lawn mowers are motoring! The smell of freshly cut grass is a ...

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Summer Burn Safety Tips

Tiki torches, citronella candles, grills, and fire pits say summer outdoors, but these evening pleasures are also burn hazards for ...

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Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses

There’s so much to do during the summer and many opportunities for illness or injury. Typical summertime activities like swimming ...

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How Parents Can Build the Essential First-Aid Kit

Summer is approaching, and with kids having no school and lots of free time, the result can be trips to ...

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After Hours, Emergency Care, or Virtual Care? How to Make the Right Decision

Should I take my kid to the emergency room or After Hours care? What conditions can convenient care clinics treat ...

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Why Does My Child Get Recurring Ear Infections?

Ear infections are quite a common occurrence in our little ones. But, at what point do you need to be ...