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Head Lice

Head lice are tiny, six-legged insects that spend their entire life on human heads. Nits are the eggs of the lice. Nits look like bits of dandruff in the hair but do not flake off when touched. Lice are usually spread from child to child when sharing clothing, combs or brushes.

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Personal Hygiene

The body performs better when it is clean and healthy. Good personal hygiene should include clean skin and care of the mouth, teeth, hair, hands, feet and nails.

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Single Ventricle Program

Our program is dedicated to helping children and families cope with the challenges of a single ventricle diagnosis and improve outcomes. The Heart Center is among only a handful of centers in North America that offer this dedicated service.

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Ear Tubes

What to expect before, during and after your child has ear tube surgery.

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Services

Find the ENT service offered at Nationwide Children's Hospital that could help your child.

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Temperature: Digital and Glass Thermometers

Learn how to use all three kinds of thermometers for your child.

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Pharmacy Services

Our Pharmacy is committed to ensuring the right child receives the right medication in the right dose by the right route at the right time. The Orange, Blue and Yellow pharmacies prepare and dispense prescriptions for patients and staff.

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Bronchiolitis

This Helping Hand™ covers bronchiolitis, which is an infection of the small airways (bronchioles) caused by a virus. The most common viruses that cause it are RSV, para influenza virus, rhinovirus (common cold), human metapneumovirus and adenovirus. Bronchiolitis is also often called "RSV infection."

Febrile Seizures

In some children, fever of 100.4˚ F or higher can bring on a seizure or a convulsion called febrile seizures. febrile seizures usually do not last long and do not cause brain damage, learning disabilities or epilepsy.