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FluMist Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine, is an alternative to flu shots in healthy people who want to avoid getting sick with influenza but don't want a shot.

Find a Flu Shot Location or Clinic
Some sources where you might be able to find a flu shot for your family.

Avoiding the Flu
Learn how to avoid getting sick with the flu this influenza season.

Alternatives to the Flu Shot
With the current shortage of flu shots, these tips can help you find an alternative to the flu shot and still not get sick.

Becoming a Pediatrician
Review the main things that you should consider when thinking about a career in medicine and Pediatrics.

Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
Learn about measles, mumps and rubella, which are serious diseases that can be prevented with the MMR vaccine.

Treating Allergies
Learn about treating allergies with avoidance and allergy medications.

Allergies and Children - Something in the Air
Allergies commonly affect children causing sneezing, runny nose and water eyes. Learn about common symptoms of hay fever in kids and triggers, including pollen, mold, dust mite, animals and chemicals. Plus get info on diagnosis and treatments.

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Tuberculosis Facts for Parents
Tuberculosis information and answers to common questions, including the difference between tuberculosis infection and disease, how it is spread, symptoms, and treatments.

Breastfeeding your Child Effectively
In almost all cases, breast milk is the most perfect food for your baby. Learn how to effectively breastfeed your child and get help with common breast feeding problems.

Breastfeeding your Child Effectively
Aside from the colic that any baby may have, there are three known situations in the breastfed baby that may result in fussiness or colic, getting milk low in fat, an overactive letdown reflex, and milk protein intolerances.

Breastfeeding your Child Effectively
Candida albicans is a fungus which may cause an infection of skin and/or mucous membranes (inside of mouth, for example) in both children and adults. In small children, this yeast may cause white patches in the mouth (thrush), or diaper rash. When the nursing mother has a Candidal infection of the nipple, she may experience severe nipple pain, as well as deep breast pain.

Breastfeeding your Child Effectively
Domperidone (Motilium) is a drug that has, as a side effect, the increased production of the hormone prolactin. Prolactin is the hormone that stimulates the cells in the mother's breast to produce milk.

Breastfeeding your Child Effectively
The decision about continuing breastfeeding when the mother takes a drug, for example, is far more involved than whether the baby will get any in the milk. It also involves taking into consideration the risks of not breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding your Child Effectively
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Breastfeeding your Child Effectively
Breastmilk is all your baby needs until at least four months of age. Most babies will do fine with exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age or longer, after which you can start cereal, fruits, vegetables and meats.

Children's Car Seat Safety Guide
Factors that contribute to preventable injuries from car accidents are car seats used incorrectly or not used at all, children being placed in the wrong type of car seat, and moving children out of a car seat or booster and into regular seat belts at too early an age.

Spina Bifida
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Hirschsprung's Disease
Children with Hirschsprung's disease lack the nerve cells that enable intestinal muscles to move stool through the large intestine (colon) causing a delay in passing meconium in newborns and chronic constipation. Learn about tests used to diagnose this condition and surgical treatment options.

How Can I Support My Gifted Child?
Learn the signs of giftedness, how you can encourage your gifted child, and recommendations for school placement so that you can encourage and nurture your gifted child.

Pool Safety Tips for Parents
Pool Safety tips to prevent drownings in your children and promote water safety when swimming around pools and spas, plus info on diving safety.

 
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