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Homework Help: Tips for Families

Helping your child with homework in a caring and planful way can increase engagement, avoid possible conflict and improve school success.

Roseola

Roseola (ROSE–ee-OH-lah) is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. It usually affects children age 6 months to 3 years but can occur in children somewhat younger or older.

Phalangeal Neck (Finger) Fracture

The hand is the most often injured body part in children. Finger fractures, especially phalangeal neck fractures, often happen because of a direct hit to a finger.

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Birth Control: Emergency Contraception

This Helping Hand™ is about different forms of emergency contraception and when to use them. Your doctor or health care provider can help you choose the best one.

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Mepilex Ag Dressing

Mepilex® Ag is a soft spongey grey foam pad that has silver within it. The foam dressing (bandage) shields the wound and the silver helps to kill bacteria. This protects the wound from getting an infection.

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MiraLAX, GlycoLax, or ClearLax

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 is a medicine that relieves constipation. It’s sold under brand names like MiraLAX^®, GlycoLax^®, and ClearLax^®. It works with the water in your body to soften poop, so it’s easier to pass. It can take up to 24 hours for it to work.

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Laparoscopic Surgery

Prepare for your child's laparoscopic surgery with this Helping Hand. 

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Pinworm Test Collection Guidelines

Pinworms are small white worms about ¼ - ½ inch long and look like a small grain of rice. These worms can live in a person’s large intestine. The adult female crawls out of the rectal opening at night and lays her eggs on the skin around it.

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Medical Identification (ID)

A medical identification is a piece of jewelry that has a medical symbol and states a health condition. It can be a bracelet, necklace or sports band.