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Insect Bites and Stings in Young Children
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Insect Bites and Stings in Young Children

Summer outdoor time with young children brings insect bites with predictable regularity. Most are a minor nuisance: a red itchy bump, some fussing, a...

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Food Allergy Testing in Children: What the Tests Can and Cannot Tell You
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Food Allergy Testing in Children: What the Tests Can and Cannot Tell You

The question parents most often ask after a food reaction in a child is: how do we know what caused it, and how do we know what to avoid? The desire f...

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Anaphylaxis in Children: Recognising It and Using an EpiPen
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Anaphylaxis in Children: Recognising It and Using an EpiPen

Anaphylaxis is rare but fast. A child can go from mild itching around the mouth after eating a cashew to struggling to breathe within minutes. The par...

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