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  • When is a child's cut serious enough to require stitches?

  • When is it safe to put sunscreen on my baby?

  • Are mouth guards important for student athletes?

  • How do I know not to worry after a head injury?

  • What is your opinion of giving Nyquil to a child age 6-7 years approximately 2 times a week?

  • My mother used kerosene on my hair to treat head lice when I was a little girl. Is that safe?

  • My son is almost 13 years old. He has broken his arm three times, sprained a foot, and broke a finger. Is this excessive? Should he be taking any supplements to strengthen his bones? He drinks about 8-10 ounces of milk a day.

  • I received an email today warning about the dangers of using waterproof sunscreen. It said that getting sunscreen in the eye can cause blindness. I am very concerned. Is this true?

  • We have a 8 person Hot Tub in room off of our bedroom. We keep the temp in the low 90's because my husband and I like to sit in the tub for long periods of time. The question I have is if we are in the Hot Tub with our children and the temp. is in the low

  • At my school I see knives and small handguns all around, but nobodies getting caught. I've thought of carrying one for protection from the other kids. Is that OK?

  • Would like to know more information about weightlifting in teens....my son is 13 and wants to start a weight training program...we are at odds with the "squats"....I say squats puts compression on the spine, can cause growth plate damage..hence stunting gr

  • I've heard that living near high voltage power -lines can cause cancer in children. Is this true? If so,how would you know to have your children screened for this? What symptoms would you watch for? We live next to these power-lines and I'm very concerned.

  • What is the recommended minimum age for a child to begin sleeping and accessing a top bunk on a bunk bed? I am concerned about the safety of using the top bunk for my child. Thank you

  • I need a medical note stating that my daugther cannot carry more than 10% of her body weight in her book bag (back pack). She is 11 years old and weighs 62 pounds. Her pediatrician is saying that 20 pounds is OK although all other resources say 10%. Please

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