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Fever

In this Helping Hand™, we discuss fever, which is an increase in the body’s temperature above the normal range. Most doctors agree that a temperature over 101° F is a fever. Fevers lower than 101° F don't need to be treated unless your child is uncomfortable or has a history of febrile seizures.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease of the bowel (intestine) of newborn infants.

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Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain

The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is one of the 4 major ligaments of the knee. An injury to the LCL alone is not common and often occurs with knee injuries.

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Cradle Cap

Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap, is very common in infants and children. It appears as scaly, itchy, white, yellow or red patches. It most often appears on the scalp but can also be found on the face, ears, or in body folds such as under the arms and behind the knees.

Mumps

Mumps is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is spread through saliva, so you can catch mumps from being around someone who already has it.

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Limiting Your Child's Screen Time

Raise your hand if you’ve ever seen a family of four out to dinner, table silent, each person looking down, scrolling through content on a handheld screen. Now raise your hand if you’ve ever been a member of that family. Yeah… me too… and I’m not exactly proud of it.

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Elbow Dislocation

The elbow joint is made up of three bones. An elbow dislocation is an injury to the elbow joint that causes the humerus and ulna to be moved from their normal spot, so they no longer fit together. 

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Meniscus Tears

Meniscus tears are common injuries. The meniscus is the rubbery cartilage disc between the tibia and femur. It acts as a shock absorber in the joint. The meniscus helps provide stability in the knee.

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Asthma Triggers

Many things can start an asthma flare-up. They are called triggers. Know your asthma triggers and avoid them.