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Childhood illnesses

all about childhood illnesses
Common childhood illnesses
Causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention
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Whooping cough Also know as pertussis
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All about slapped cheek syndrome Infection causes rash on face
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Colic and your baby What is colic?
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Rubella Also known as German measles
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Measles The MMR vaccine protects against it
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Chickenpox Known as shingles in adults
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Mumps Causes swelling below the ears
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Croup An infection of the larynx affecting young children
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Meningitis Symptoms, prevention and treatment

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