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Posted by: Mike Patrick, MD on Oct 14, 2026

It’s that time of year again, when ghosts and goblins take to the streets in search of sugary treasure. And while there’s plenty to say about costumes, candy and Halloween safety, let’s focus on another creature associated with the season: bats.

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Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy in Children
Heart failure in children is rare but can be caused by congenital heart defects or conditions affecting the heart muscle. Learn about the causes, available treatments and why genetic testing and family screenings may be important for early detection.
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Chronic Pain Management in Children: What Parents Need to Know
Supporting a child with chronic pain can be challenging, but helping them build independence is an important part of managing symptoms. Learn how parents can encourage healthy coping skills, support daily activities and help children feel more confident managing their pain.

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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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Migraine: More Than “Just a Headache”

Jan 30, 2024

Migraines are one of the leading causes of disability and missed school in children. So when is your child’s head pain more than just a headache? And when should you see your pediatrician? Read More

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Radon: Keeping Your Family Safe

Jan 22, 2024

Radon is a gas that occurs naturally from the breakdown of a substance called uranium. Radon can get into your homes through cracks in your foundation, gaps in floors or around pipes, construction joints and even the water supply. Read More

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RSV: A Common Virus Causing Severe Respiratory Infection in infants and Young Children – And Prevention is Now Here!

Nov 01, 2023

Most pediatricians and those of us who study and treat respiratory viruses in children often say that respiratory syncytial virus is the most common illness that no one knows about. Called RSV for short, the virus infects almost every child at least once before the age of 2. Why, then, haven’t you heard of it? Read More

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Cough Talk: What Does All That Hacking Mean?

Nov 01, 2023

Coughs are often associated with the common cold and there’s little you can do, other than try to ease the symptoms. However, a lot of coughing, especially in babies under four months old, could be a sign of a serious illness. Read More

Raising Epilepsy Awareness in November

Raising Epilepsy Awareness in November

Oct 27, 2023

Chances are you probably know someone who has been diagnosed with some type of epilepsy. What exactly is epilepsy, you ask? Read More

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RSV and Bronchiolitis: What Do I Need to Know?

Oct 18, 2023

Bronchiolitis is a viral disease and pretty common at this time of year. In fact, the majority of bronchiolitis is caused by a virus known as RSV, which infects nearly all children by 2 years of age. Read More

What Cough and Cold Medication Can I Give My Child?

What Cough and Cold Medication Can I Give My Child?

Oct 11, 2023

Colds tend to be more common in fall and winter when children are indoors and in closer contact with each other. Of course you want to help out and give them cold medicine, but how do you know what to do? Read More

Epilepsy Surgery – Who Can Benefit?

Epilepsy Surgery – Who Can Benefit?

Sep 22, 2023

Epilepsy is a condition where a person has recurrent seizures, or abnormal surges in brain electrical activity, from an irreversible cause. About 1 in every 26 people will have epilepsy at some point in their lives. Read More