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Important COVID-19 Information

Coronaviruses are a common group of viruses that usually cause mild to moderate respiratory illness. The particular strain in the ...

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Skin and Games

Don’t let a skin infection bench your young athlete. Skin-to-skin contact during play, open wounds and shared equipment can put ...

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Let’s Talk About Hives in Children

Urticaria (or hives) are common in children, with a lifetime prevalence of about 20 percent. However, since they cause itching ...

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Medical Animation: Measles

In this video St. Louis Children's Hospital explains what measles is and how it spreads to others. ...

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Medical Animation: Mumps

Watch as St. Louis Children's Hospital explains what mumps is and how it can be spread to others. ...

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Finding the Right Allergy Treatment

Help manage your child’s sniffling and sneezing this fall. Uncontrolled allergies can affect your child’s daily life, activities and sleep ...

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Food Allergies at School: Your Responsibility as a Parent

If your child has a classmate with food allergies, what are your responsibilities as a parent? Did you know that ...

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When Should I Introduce Peanuts to My Baby?

Food allergies are a concern for many new parents. When they bring a new baby home, parents focus on what ...

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Medical Animation: Vaccines

An illness can be caused by pathogens -- bacteria and viruses that cause disease. These foreign invaders can enter the ...