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Posted by: Laura Dattner, MA on May 26, 2026

Camping is a great activity for kids - it allows them to be outdoors and explore nature. Use these tips to help organize your camping outing and keep your family safer.

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Hantavirus: Viral Facts for Families
Hantaviruses are a family of different viruses which are spread mainly by rodents. There are many types of hantaviruses which can be found in different rodent species across the world. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of Hantavirus.
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Fast Wheels, Safe Skills: E-Bike Safety

Riding a bicycle is a popular way for children and adults to exercise. Bicycles are also a more easily accessible mode of transportation. E-bikes (electric bikes) are quickly gaining popularity among people of all ages.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Spleen Injuries in Sports - What Parents Need to Know

May 26, 2026

Although rare, splenic rupture is the most frequent cause of death due to abdominal injury in sports. It occurs most commonly from direct trauma to, or a fall onto, the left side of the lower chest wall or abdomen. Read More

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Ouch! Straddle Injuries: Diagnosis and Care

May 22, 2026

Warm weather means more time at the playground, family bike rides, and trips to the pool. These activities are super fun but accidents can happen, and falls might result in injuries to the genitals. Read More

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Antibiotics: When They Help and When They Hurt

May 21, 2026

Imagine you are at the doctor’s office and your child is miserable with a fever, stuffy nose and sore throat. After the exam, the doctor suggests that the illness is most likely viral. Should you ask for an antibiotic anyway? Read More

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Should Every Child Be Screened?

May 20, 2026

First published November 2015 Updated May 2026 For several years, most pediatricians have been following guidelines created by medical experts that suggest all children between the ages of 18 and 24 months be screened for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – even if the parents aren’t Read More

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Noisy Breathing in Kids

May 18, 2026

Is your child a noisy breather? Find out why – and what to do about it. Read More

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Common Causes of Nausea

May 15, 2026

I don’t know about you, but there are few things that send chills down my spine like hearing my kids say, "I think I'm going to throw up.” Nausea is a very uncomfortable feeling that no one enjoys, so why does it happen? Read More

Antibiotic Resistance: What Parents Need to Know About Overuse

May 15, 2026

First published March 2017 Updated May 2026 Runny nose, cough and congestion are very common in the winter and spring, and parents often ask if their child would recover faster with antibiotics. Read More

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Why Community Voices Improve Children’s Health Studies

May 14, 2026

Did you know that your participation in research can help shape the next generation of treatments, therapies, devices, and care for children? Read More