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Posted by: Lauren Garbacz, PhD on Jul 16, 2020

These tips can help parents make informed decisions along with your children’s medical provider about how and when to resume in-person care. There are also ways you can help prepare your child for a visit.

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Keeping Children Healthy: The Importance of Well-Visits
Visits to doctors have decreased in many areas of the country because parents are afraid to potentially expose their children to COVID-19. What you may not know is that doctors and their office staff have been taking measures to protect patients, families and staff.
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Antibiotic Allergies: Why Kids Should Be Tested to See if They’re Real

The most common symptoms are itchiness, a rash, difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, hands or feet. Less commonly, vomiting, diarrhea or light-headedness can be symptoms of an allergy.

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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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Can Antibiotics Help Your Child’s Ear Pain?

Jan 08, 2019

It is late at night and your child wakes up with a horrible scream. She is holding her ear, crying and is unable to be consoled. You’ve given her ibuprofen. You’ve given her acetaminophen. These over-the-counter medications help a little, but she is still sobbing, asking you to do something to make it better. Read More

What to Expect at Your Child's Well-Child Appointment

Dec 21, 2016

Kids grow up so quickly and because your child is growing at a fast pace, it’s important to keep an eye on their wellness each year. By scheduling a yearly well-child check, you’re ensuring your child’s health is assessed by a pediatrician you can trust. Read More