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Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib)
Haemophilus influenzae type b is a serious bacterial disease that usually strikes children younger than 5. It is spread from person-to-person by coughing and sneezing.
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Kyphosis in Children
Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It's when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should.
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
The MMR vaccine is given in 2 doses--at 12 to 15 months and at 4 to 6 years, or at least 1 month after the first dose.
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Pneumococcal Infection in Children
Pneumococcus bacteria can cause serious illness in children, including pneumonia, infection in the blood, and meningitis.
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Polio Vaccine (Inactivated Polio Vaccine; IPV)
The poliovirus destroys the nervous system, causing paralysis. Today, polio is extremely rare in the United States because of the polio vaccine. It's still common in other countries, though, so children still need to be immunized.
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School Refusal
There are many reasons why a child would feel anxious and not want to go to school. Read on to learn more about school refusal.
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Failure to Thrive (FTT) in Children
Failure to thrive (FTT) is slow physical development in a baby or child. It's caused by a baby or child not having enough nutrition.
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Vision Problems in Children
Eye disorders in children are either refractive or nonrefractive errors. Refractive errors are caused by the shape of the eye. Nonrefractive errors are caused by disease.
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Anemia in Children
Anemia is a common problem in children. A child who has anemia doesn't have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. Read on to learn more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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