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Protecting Babies and Young Children from Contagious Illnesses Without Masks

It is harder for people to breathe with something covering the nose and mouth. Since babies and children younger than 2 years have smaller airways, breathing through a mask is even harder for them than it is for an older child or an adult.

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Gastrointestinal Test (Upper GI Series)

An upper GI series is a test that is done to see how the stomach fills and empties into the small bowel. The test uses an X-ray to look for things that are not normal in the upper GI tract.

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Stem Cell Transplant: HLA Typing

Learn how HLA typing is done.

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Teething

Care for your child who is teething. 

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Blood Counts: Chemo and Radiation Therapy

This Helping Hand™ explains how chemotherapy and radiation therapy can change blood cells and what that means for your child.

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Exercises: Right Torticollis Positioning for Play

Right torticollis is a tightening of the muscles on the right side of the neck. It results in your child frequently bending his or her head to the right side and looking to the left side.

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Orthodontics - Wearing Braces

This Helping Hand™ is a guide to caring for your teeth and braces.

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Cough And Cold Medicines

How to properly administer over the counter cough medicine to your child. 

Clavicle Fracture

A clavicle fracture is common in children after a collision or fall onto the shoulder. Most clavicle fractures that occur in children can be treated without surgery.