Child Medical Issues

Medical Issues

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Find the answer to these questions . . .
Q: Why is overusing antibiotics dangerous?
Q: Will bad sunburn cause my child to get cancer?
Q: Can you catch poison ivy from someone who has it?
Q: What are signs of a Brown Recluse Spider Bite?

Salmonellosis
Salmonella is actually a group of bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness in humans. They are microscopic living creatures that pass from the feces of people or animals to other people or other animals.
Division of Foodborne, Bacterial, and Mycotic Diseases

Sleep and Sleep Disorders: A Public Health Challenge
Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions — such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression — which threaten our nation’s health.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Safely Filling Prescriptions Online
Many people are turning to the internet for a cheap alternative to prescription drugs. But if you aren't careful, you can end up being cheated or worse.

Safe Technology Tips for Kids
Reduce physical strain on children from too much technology use.

Alcohol In Breast Milk
Those who have had their baby aren't completely out of the woods yet, either. Alcohol does seep into breast milk, so it's important for nursing mothers to make sure they don't start their baby on the wrong kind of bottle.

Kids & Caffeine
What are the effects on your children of too much caffeine.
How much is too much? Find out by reading this GCF article.

What to do if Your Insurance Company Refuses to Pay

When a child experiences an unexpected illness or accident, the last thing on a parent's mind is worrying about the cost, especially if you have insurance. Yet as you might have found out, the unfortunate reality is that about one in every seven health insurance claims are denied by insurers for various reasons. Read some tips on what you can do.