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  • Splinters - Splinter Removal and PreventionCreated: 2009-07-10 @ 16:23:44 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-11 @ 15:16:28 GMT
    Kids commonly get splinters, often because they like to walk around barefoot and because they frequently play in and around places that make them prone to getting splinters, such as wooden playgrou…
  • Sun PoisoningCreated: 2009-07-10 @ 15:37:48 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-10 @ 15:57:51 GMT
    Sun poisoning is a non-medical term for severe sunburn…
  • Heat Stroke SymptomsCreated: 2009-07-10 @ 15:23:20 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-10 @ 16:18:36 GMT
    Heat stroke is a serious condition; even if treated, many people with heat stroke will die. This makes it important to learn to avoid heat stroke and just as importantly, learn to recognize heat st…
  • Simplicity Crib RecallsCreated: 2009-07-02 @ 21:49:11 GMT     Updated: 2009-07-02 @ 22:05:58 GMT
    According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least 13 children have tragically died in recalled Simplicity cribs and bassinets over the last few years. Review the list of Simplicity crib…
  • Lyme Disease RashCreated: 2009-06-24 @ 13:11:23 GMT     
    Erythema migrans is the classic Lyme disease rash that usually develops 7 to 14 days after getting bitten by an infected deer tick…
  • Thunderstorm Safety - Severe Thunderstorm WarningsCreated: 2009-06-21 @ 11:26:14 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-21 @ 12:39:02 GMT
    Kids often get afraid when a thunderstorm rolls in. Because of the damage that severe thunderstorms and tornadoes can cause, many adults have a healthy fear of them too…
  • Insect Repellent - Best Insect Repellents for KidsCreated: 2009-06-15 @ 15:21:50 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-15 @ 17:41:24 GMT
    Learn which insect repellent is going to provide the best protection against biting insects and ticks, including those with DEET, Picaridin, and some natural insect repellents…
  • Lyme DiseaseCreated: 2009-06-15 @ 14:42:20 GMT     Updated: 2009-06-15 @ 16:37:27 GMT
    Understanding more about Lyme disease can help you to recognize and prevent a Lyme disease infection in your child and may also help you avoid confusing Lyme disease with other more common childhoo…

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