Child Diseases

Meningitis Prevention

Many of the bacteria and viruses that are responsible for meningitis are fairly common. Good hygiene is an important means of preventing any infection. Encourage your family members to wash their hands thoroughly and often, particularly before eating and after using the bathroom. Avoiding close contact with someone who is ill and not sharing food, drinks, or eating utensils can help halt the spread of germs as well.

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Pregnancy

Paternity Testing: To Be The Father Or Not To Be

Before you can understand the importance of paternity testing, you must first understand the DNA element involved and why DNA is used to establish paternity. DNA is the pattern for your genetic makeup. Each and every person has a different pattern of DNA. However, persons belonging to certain ethnic backgrounds, certain races, or simply certain features, can have DNA that shows related characteristics. No two people, except for identical twins will have the same DNA.

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Baby-Toddler Guide

How to Treat Baby Acne

Did you know that there is such a thing as baby acne? Actually it is more common than you might think. Many newborns show signs of acne within two weeks of birth. This doesn’t mean that your baby will have blemishes forever; it just needs to be recognized and treated.

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Child Diseases

Meningitis Complications

Bacterial meningitis is fairly uncommon, but it can be extremely dangerous. Around 1 in 10 cases are fatal, and 1 in 7 of those people who survive are left with a serious disability, such as deafness or brain damage.

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Baby-Toddler Guide

The Epidemic of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) popularly known as Nursing Bottle carries, Baby Bottle Tooth Decay is believed to be cause by the baby going to bed with the feeding bottle in its mouth. The major causative factor is the cariogenic liquids in the bottle. Frequent exposure to carbohydrates in the presence of a bacterial agent Streptococcus Mutans is a key event in the natural history of the disease.

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