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Taking a Child's Temperature Under the Arm

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Online Medical Reviewer: Amy Finke RN BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: L Renee Watson MSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Liora C Adler MD

Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2025

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Coping with Bedwetting

It's important to stay positive and be supportive when your child wets the bed. Read on for helpful tips.

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When to Use Antibiotics for Your Child

Taking antibiotics for reasons other than a bacterial infection can cause problems. For example, your child may have side effects from the medicine. And resistant bacteria can be made, which means future infections can be harder to treat.

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Flushing Your Child’s PICC Line at Home

Your child's PICC line is an important part of their health care. To care for your child's PICC line, you'll need to flush it. Here are instructions on what to do.

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Well-Child Checkup: 18 Months

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