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Water Safety: Splash In to Learn More
Its that time of year, the sun shines high in the sky, the temperature soars, and what better way to have fun and cool off than to go swimming? Here are some tips to be as safe as possible in the water this summer. ...
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St. Louis Children’s Hospital Makes U.S.News Honor Roll of Top Children’s Hospitals
St. Louis Children’s Hospital-Washington University has been named among the nation’s elite pediatric hospitals on the Honor Roll of U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 listing of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. ...
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Healthy Lessons: First FAN Club Class Graduates With Life-Changing Results
Healthy snacks are just one lifestyle change Maddie Schlueter has made since graduating from the first session of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital FAN Club program. ...
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Have You Had Trouble Breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is hard. Although breastfeeding is often promoted as a beautiful mother-infant experience, most Missouri women don’t nurse their babies more than a few months. ...
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Evaluation and Treatment of Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are the most common sports injuries encountered today - approximately 15% of all sports-related injuries. Each day approximately 25,000 people seek medical care for ankle sprains. ...
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Managing Your Child's Asthma
If managed correctly, your child's asthma should not keep him from particiating in sports or school activities, and shouldn't keep him home from school or send him to the ER. ...
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When Will Antibiotics Help?
It's important to understand the difference between bacterial and viral illnesses. Antibiotics will only treat bacterial infections. ...
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Swine Flu - What You Need to Know
The CDC has provided important information to help prevent the spread of the virus, as well as recognize the symptoms. ...
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Colic - What's the fuss about?
Colic affects up to 25% of babies. The good news is, it won't last, and it's completely benign. ...
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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Vaccines
The Children's Hospital Health Tips team is a team of pediatricians who provide regular information and content to a parents discussion group on KSDK's parenting web site, momslikeme.com.
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