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Posted by: Jason Newland, MD, Med on May 29, 2025

Tick-bite prevention is key. Although anyone can get tick-borne illnesses, people who spend a lot of time outdoors in certain regions are at particular risk.

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Understanding Parvovirus B19: A Guide for Parents

Parvovirus B19 is a virus that spreads easily through the air, via tiny droplets when someone coughs or sneezes. It can also spread from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.

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Monkeypox, Now Mpox, Is Spreading: What You Need to Know

Preventing Mpox involves avoiding close, skin-to-skin contact with individuals showing symptoms. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing and avoiding shared items, is also essential.

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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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