Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by bacteria known as group A Streptococcus (group A strep). While it can affect anyone, it is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unlike sore throats caused by viruses,
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Flu Shot Vaccine for Kids: Back-to-School Health Tips
As summer winds down and school supplies fill store shelves, parents begin preparing their children for another academic year. Among the many items on your back-to-school checklist, one stands out as particularly important for your child’s health and well-being: the annual flu shot. The flu shot serves as your child’s first line of defense against
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