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An antibiotic can be defined as a drug that kills or prevents the growth of bacteria. Ever since they were invented early in the last century, antibiotics have earned the reputation of being wonderful, life-saving tools. They can be used for ear, bladder and some throat infections, particularly strep throat. But in case of flues, colds, etc., antibiotics won't be effective at … [Read more...] about Knowing your Antibiotics – and their dangers

Head lice are very small grayish-white translucent insects that inhabit the scalp, hiding amidst hair and feeding on blood. Lice cause severe itching and irritation in toddlers.Oftentimes, lice will remain hidden in hair in such a way that it becomes difficult to find out if your toddler has head lice at all in the first place. Here are some tell-tale signs to help … [Read more...] about Head Lice and Toddlers

Are you worried over scaly patches of reddened skin or rash on your toddler's scalp or torso? Do such eruptions or rashes in toddlers form a circular pattern as they begin to spread, with a healing centre and ever-expanding lesions? If yes, then you should probably get your children checked for a contagious fungal skin infection called ringworm. Without … [Read more...] about Sores, Rashes and Scratches! Does my kid have ringworm?

Anemia is a common blood disorder caused by a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) and is characterized by lack of vitality. It is estimated that around 7 percent of children in the United States experience anemia once by the age of 18 years. The most common cause of anemia in toddlers is iron deficiency. Iron is important in the production of hemoglobin, which is a protein … [Read more...] about How to deal with Anemia

Anemia is a common blood disorder caused by a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) and is characterized by lack of vitality. It is estimated that around 7 percent of children in the United States experience anemia once by the age of 18 years. The most common cause of anemia in toddlers is iron deficiency. Iron is important in the production of hemoglobin, which is a … [Read more...] about Toddlers and Anemia