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Digital Blood Pressure Measurement

Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the wall of any blood vessel. The blood pressure measurement is written in numbers. The systolic blood pressure is the top number. The diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number.

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Pinworms: Treatment and Prevention

Pinworms are small white worms that live in the large intestine. They are about 1/2 inch long and as thin as a thread. They can sometimes be seen in and around the child's bowel movements. The adult female pinworm lays her eggs on the skin around the anus. This causes itching and scratching.

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Medicine Allergy Challenge

A medicine allergy challenge is a test used to find out if a child is allergic to certain drugs or medicines, often an antibiotic.

Ringworm of the Scalp (Tinea Capitis)

Tinea capitis (TIN-ee-uh CAP-i-tis) is an infection of the scalp which is caused by a fungus. It is also called ringworm.

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Distance Learning: Best Practices to Support Your Student

Since schools have been closed due to COVID-19, many parents have had to become more hands-on in their children’s daily learning than ever before. Supporting their students at home has been just as much of a learning process for these parents as it is for kids.

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Prescription Medicines

To take care of your child’s health, you need to know how to fill prescriptions.  Most prescriptions for medicines may be filled at a local pharmacy. 

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Safe Handling of Hazardous Medicines

This Helping Hand™ goes over the risks of dangers from handling hazardous medicines and limiting your exposure to them.

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U-Bag Urine Collection Guidelines for Males and Females

Your child’s urine (pee) must be tested so we can plan the treatment for them. You will need to collect the urine specimen at home and bring it to a Nationwide Children’s Hospital Laboratory Service Center.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis (sore-EYE-uh-sis) is a common skin problem that looks like pink or red areas of skin topped with white or silvery scaly patches.