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Doctors in Mumbai have been warning parents not to mistake the highly contagious and dangerous hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD) with the relatively-benign common childhood illness of chicken pox, as...
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Shingles is a very serious concern for those who are fifty five and older and most people do not realize that there is a vaccine available to help prevent this condition. Incidents of shingles have...
View ArticleChicken Pox Symptoms: 8 Signs of Chicken Pox
Chicken pox is a common illness in North America that afflicts almost 90 percent of individuals (mostly children) who come into contact with the varicella-zoster (herpes) virus. Chicken pox appears as...
View Article11 Common Skin Rashes in Children
Rashes in children are a common occurrence. They represent a reaction and consist of a noticeable change in the texture or color of the skin. Symptoms may include redness, scaling, itching, pimples,...
View ArticleShining a Penlight on 9 Common Childhood Ailments
Parents are extra vigilant about their child’s health, but the fact is at one point or another, your child will get sick with or without regular medical checkups. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek...
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