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What are the best remedies for mononucleosis?

My 10-year old son has mononucleosis and his doctor recommended home remedies. What are the best ones that we can do at home to make his condition a bit more bearable?
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Can children get herpes simplex 1 by sharing cups?

My wife worries constantly about our 5 year old sharing cups and plates with other kids, saying that he's at risk for getting herpes from them. Is this really possible?
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Son's nails are yellowish and brittle. Is this an infection?

My son's nail are yellowish and brittle, and it doesn't look right at all. I'm worried that this could be a fungal infection. Do these symptoms match-up with that? What do we...
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At what age can children receive the flu vaccine?

I have a 3-year-old daughter. How old does a child have to be to get the flu vaccine?
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Can the herpes virus spread in children?

I heard that a lot of kids get the herpes virus from a kiss on the cheek from their mom or dad, or sharing silverware. Can the herpes virus spread in children?
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How long does chickenpox last?

My daughter has the chickenpox and they appeared 2 days ago. How long do they last?
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How will my nose fungal infection be diagnosed?

My doctor thinks I have nose fungal infection. How will my nose fungal infection be diagnosed?
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Are there any vaccines available for chickenpox?

My daughter is 9 year old. I do not want her to be infected with chickenpox. Are there any vaccines available for chickenpox?
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Is the swine flu still a problem?

My son is 11 years old and I'm worried about that swine flu that made headlines a few years ago. Is this disease still a problem in the US?
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What are the treatment options for strep throat?

My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with strep throat. What are the treatment options for strep throat?
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What causes scalp ringworm?

My son is 12 year old and was diagnosed with scalp ringworm. What exactly is this and how did he get it?
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How easily does strep throat spread among children?

My son was diagnosed with strep throat and I believe he got it from someone in his school. How easily does strep throat normally spread among kids?
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What is slapped cheek disease?

My friend's baby daughter has a rash on her face, and the doctor said that it could be slapped cheek disease? I never heard of this before. What is slapped cheek disease, and...
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What causes scalp ringworm?

My son is 9 years old, and my doctor diagnosed him with scalp ringworm and I know that this is a fungal infection. What causes scalp ringworm to develop?
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What's the treatment like for kids with Lyme disease?

My son was diagnosed with Lyme disease after being bit from a tick in our backyard. What's the treatment for kids with Lyme? Is it the same as adults?
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How are throat infections contracted?

My son is 8 and he just came down with strep throat. He's home from school and taking his medication, but how exactly did he contract this?
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How long are children with chicken pox contagious?

My child has chicken pox, and I know that I should be careful. How long are children with chicken pox contagious?
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How long is strep throat contagious for?

My son has strep throat and now he's on antibiotics for it. I pulled him out of school but I don't want him to go back if he's still contagious. How long will he be contagious...
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How can one treat viral meningitis?

My teenage son was just diagnosed with viral meningitis. The doctors are saying that we can't use antibiotics because they're not effective in these cases. How can we treat this...
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Fever after vaccine. What do I do?

My son just had a vaccine for the chicken pox, and just a day after it, he has a fever. His fever is not high and only 100. 5. Is this normal? What should I do?
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