Take Charge of Your Child's Health: A Complete Guide to Recognizing Symptoms and Treating Minor Illnesses at HomeThis well-organized, straightforward guide provides parents with the information they need to feel confident about managing their children's health. They will gain vital knowledge such as: how to do a physical exam; the 13 signs of a sick child; what to do about fever; how to treat simple illnesses at home; the pros and cons of immunization; how to deal with common emergencies; the side effects of medication; how to detect, diagnose, and treat allergies; and important questions to ask the pediatrician. |
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