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Bone Infections due to MRSA more difficult to treat in children
The emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as a major pathogen has led to more complications and longer hospital stays for children with ...
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Summer Travel with Children |
We have all been there. Standing in a long line at the airport and sitting on an airplane with a young child - or maybe taking a long road trip in the car to a fun destination. Travelling with children can be exciting and fun for the whole family, yet a plane or car ride as well as eating in unfamiliar restaurants and sleeping at hotels can not only be stressful for us parents but can pose potential hazards for our children. In order to decrease the stress and to avoid accidents and infections while enjoying time with your child away from home, go to Travel Safety. For two media clips on this topic, go to Travel Media. For specific information on travel abroad with children, including specific illnesses and vaccines, go to International travel.
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Q: I took my 3 year old child to the doctor for a strange looking skin lesion on his arm 3 days ago, and she said it may be caused by a brown recluse spider bite and to just watch it. Is it OK to just watch it and how can this be prevented in the future? ...
A: Brown recluse spider bites occur mainly in the central and southeastern US.
You can identify this poisonous spider by its light to dark brown color with a violin shaped marking on it’s ...
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