Learning about Teenage Acne

Learning about Teenage Acne

By Joanna Storey, MD 1. Acne is not caused by bad hygiene. Many parents express to me concerns that their teens are not good about washing their faces regularly. Although using the right cleanser can play a part in acne management, acne is caused principally by...

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Migraine Headaches in Children

Migraine Headaches in Children

By Joanna Storey, MD Unfortunately, headaches are common in kids. And migraines can plague children and teens as well adults. Sorting out the cause of a pediatric headache can be tricky, but a few features help distinguish migraines from other types of headaches. 1....

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Which Flu Vaccine Should Children Get?

Which Flu Vaccine Should Children Get?

Source: www.healthychildren.org Influenza viruses change yearly. All children age 6 months and older need a flu shot every year. Children should get their influenza vaccine when the shots become available, especially if they need two shots this season. That way they...

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How to Remove a Tick

How to Remove a Tick

Source: www.healthychildren.org If you see a small brown bug attached to your child's skin, it may be a tick. A wood tick (dog tick) is the size of an apple seed. A deer tick is the size of a poppy seed or pinhead. After feeding on blood, ticks can swell to triple...

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