Infectious_diseases

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  • Whooping Cough (Pertussis)—Child Care and Schools

    A contagious and fairly common bacterial infection that causes a range of illnesses, from mild cough to severe disease

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  • Working and Learning from Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak

    To help contain COVID-19, many schools moved children to online learning at home. In addition, many parents are being asked to work from home. These forms of social distancing are needed to help slow the spread of the virus and prevent overloading the health care system.

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  • Your Child Has a Sore Throat: What's the Cause?

    A sore throat is one of the most common concerns among parents of school-aged children. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about sore throats and their causes. Also included is information about strep throat tests, tonsillitis, how to prevent the spread of germs, and when to

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