Should A Child Take Allergy Medications Every Day?
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Children in day care centers are more likely to catch an infection than kids who do not attend day care. Children who go to day care are often around other kids who may be sick.
However, being around the large number of germs in day care may actually IMPROVE your child's immune system in the long run.
Teach your child to wash his or her hands before eating and after using the...
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