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          Keep your feet happy: Know how to choose safe ...

          March 15, 2023
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          tags: foot health , podiatry

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          March 3, 2023 by Tayla Holman
          Learn about the most common type of poisoning and what to do if you or someone else has been exposed to a poisonous substance.
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          When You Need Free, 24/7 Health Information, Ask...

          January 31, 2023 by Becky Frusher
          When you’re not sure if you need a doctor, Ask a Nurse! Our free, 24/7 hotline is available whenever and wherever you need it.

          tags: ask a nurse , nurse helpline

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          Dangers of button and coin batteries: What parents...

          November 17, 2022 by Becky Frusher
          Button batteries send more than 2,800 kids to the ER each year and can cause life-threatening damage if not treated promptly.

          tags: button batteries , coin batteries , holidays

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          What you need to know about RSV

          October 25, 2022 by Becky Frusher
          RSV makes its rounds in North Texas in the early spring, fall and winter. Here’s how you can avoid a respiratory illness.

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          How to know if a baby has RSV and when to go to...

          October 25, 2022 by Becky Frusher
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          tags: respiratory virus , rsv

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          Know When to Go to the ER for an Allergic Reaction

          September 22, 2022 by Becky Frusher
          Allergic reactions. Everybody has one to something, right? If I asked you what percentage of people you think have allergies — whether it’s to...

          tags: allergic reactions , allergies

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          Seizures and fainting: How to know when to go ...

          August 18, 2022
          Fainting and seizures can happen suddenly and without warning. Here’s what you need to know.

          tags: fainting , seizures

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          How to prevent drowning and dry drowning

          June 6, 2022
          Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in children 1 to 4 and the second-leading cause in children 1 to 14.

          tags: drowning , dry drowning , swimming , water safety

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          6 healthy habits for kids going back to school...

          August 12, 2021
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          tags: covid-19 , covid-19 blog , school

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          Beware of common items that send 12 kids to the...

          July 27, 2021
          Common household personal care items send 12 kids to the ER every day. Here’s how to protect kids from these potentially dangerous products.
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          SPF IQ: 9 sunscreen tips for healthy skin

          July 7, 2021
          Brush up on your SPF IQ with our 9 sunscreen tips for healthy skin.

          tags: skin cancer , sunscreen

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          How to Avoid These 6 Hidden Summer Holiday Health...

          June 16, 2021
          Many of summer’s most enjoyable activities pose hidden risks. Avoid these seasonal health hazards with our safety tips.
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          Your guide to a memorable and safe summer

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          Testicular torsion: What is it and what are the...

          March 30, 2021
          Testicular torsion affects about 1 in 4,000 males under the age of 25, but it can be present at birth and occur at any age.

          tags: testicular torsion

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          How high is COVID-19 risk for Halloween activities?

          October 15, 2020
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          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          What happens if my child has to be in the hospital...

          May 29, 2020
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          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Summer safety tips: How to be safe and still have...

          May 19, 2020
          With summer just around the corner, North Texans are beginning the process of getting back to a new normal.

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          How to make snack time fun, healthy and educational

          March 25, 2020
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          7 of the most germ-covered surfaces people touch...

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          tags: colds , flu , germs , hygiene

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          3 of the most common winter illnesses in kids ...

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          How to Safely Soak In the Weekly Recommended Dose...

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          What to Know About Measles and Its Complications

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          When Children Have an Emergency, Look for a Pediatric...

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          What to Know About New Concussion Research

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          11 Essential Swim Safety Tips

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          When swimming, safety should always come first, which is why we’ve compiled some safety tips to keep summer fun in the water.

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