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Can Growing Up with a Dog Cause Asthma?
We're dog lovers at KidsMedGuide! While not for everyone, dogs have been shown to increase happiness, boost mood, give kids a sense of responsibility, and encourage more physical fitness for the whole family.
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Vitamin C for Kids: Can It Prevent Colds?
Cold and flu season is long—so long. And where kids are concerned, for the common cold, there really isn't a "season." You can get a cold year-round, and kids always seem to catch them! It's March, and we're exiting winter illness
How to Treat and Prevent Chapped Lips in Children
Chapped lips happen to the best of us, but kids are especially prone to them due to their inability to remember chapstick, their propensity to lick irritated lips, and the constant stream of boogers and wetness running down their noses all winter.
Chapped lips are dry, cracked, and painful. They
Fluoride and Children's Dental Health: Benefits, Safety, and Cavity Prevention
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. I'll be honest. Brushing my kid's teeth might be my least favorite daily parental activity. Why are toddlers so squirmy?
It's important to floss and brush your child's teeth properly each day. Proper
What to Know About Vitamin D and Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your infant throughout the first year or two of life is widely known as the optimal way to feed your baby. The benefits are numerous. But this isn't a post about breastfeeding.
I'm not a lactation expert, but I believe that while breastfeeding provides a
Med Minute: Cefdinir (Omnicef)
This Med Minute guide covers cefdinir (Omnicef), an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections like ear infections and acute bronchitis in adolescents. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and replicating, typically requiring a 7 to 10-day course. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects, and