Most agree those with diarrhea should stay home, but about half would send a child who had thrown up read on >
Parents Have Mixed Views on When to Keep Sick Kids Out of School
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Kids Born to Opioid-Addicted Moms Seem to Fare Poorly in School
By 7th grade, 4 out of 10 failed to meet standards in at least one academic area, study finds read on >
Health Tip: Ward Off Infections During Pregnancy
Suggestions to protect yourself read on >
Pediatricians Offer Heads-Up for Preventing Soccer Injuries
Sprains and strains are common on the field read on >
Common Viruses a Deadly Threat at Nursing Homes
RSV and human metapneumovirus need to be taken as seriously as influenza, study author says read on >
Health Tip: Help Prevent Skin Infections
Here’s what athletes can do
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Brain Deficits in Preemies May Start Before Birth
Study links weak brain wiring connections in fetuses with preterm delivery read on >
Health Tip: Help Young Children Make Healthy Changes
Here’s what they can do read on >
How to Spot a Common, Potentially Dangerous, Childhood Illness
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is similar to a cold but can lead to complications that include pneumonia read on >
PG-13 Movies Show More Gun Violence Than R-Rated Films: Study
Though scenes are less bloody and more cartoon-like, the effect on young viewers needs scrutiny, researchers say read on >
