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Kids Health: Hey! A Fire Ant Bit Me
At this site from Kids Health you can find out what fire ants look like, which ones are most aggressive, and where to find them. Read about how to avoid being bitten by fire ants, and what to do if you are bitten.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Flea Bit Me
This site is provided for by Kids Health. When we think of fleas, most people think about animals. Sometimes fleas are on people too. Generally, people come into contact with fleas because of their pets. The fleas come into the house on...
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Kids Health: Hey! A Gnat Bit Me
This site is provided for by Kids Health. Gnats, or blackflies, are very small insects. Their reason for biting is to get blood. Use this site to find out more about gnats, and how to handle a bite from one.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Louse Bit Me
This site is provided for by Kids Health. A louse is a parasite that sometimes lives on the heads of people. Read more about lice, how to avoid them, and what to do if you do come in contact with them.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Mosquito Bit Me
Do you know why a mosquito bite itches? Find out here at this Kids Health site. Also read some more about the mosquito, what a bite looks and feels like, and what to do if you're bitten.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Scorpion Bit Me
This site is provided for by Kids Health. Scorpions are nocturnal, which means they sleep mostly during the day and are active at night. Read about characteristics of scorpions, where they live, and what to do if you are stung by one.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Tick Bit Me
This site is provided for by Kids Health. Learn more about ticks, the diseases they can carry, how to avoid them, and what to do if you are bitten by a tick. Watch a demonstration of how to remove a tick and what to do with it after...
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Kids Health: How Do Pain Relievers Work?
Article explaining how drugs like ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) work to relieve or ease the pain. Provides links to further information on the brain, nervous system, and other medications.
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Kids Health: Kids and Smoking
Providing reasons why kids pick up smoking despite what we know about tobacco, this website from Kids Health offers good information about the social pressures that cause kids to start using tobacco.
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Kids Health: What to Do if You Can't Sleep
Have you had trouble sleeping lately? Come and see why that might be and some solutions to this problem. This site also includes some fun facts about sleeping and links to related sites.
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Kids Health: Five Things Girls Want to Know About Periods
Featured are five questions girls might ask about their periods and the important answers to them.
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Kids Health: A Kid's Guide to Shots
Use this site to find out why you need to get shots in order to stay healthy. This article tells what is in shots and how they make you immune to many harmful diseases.
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Kids Health: Allergic Reactions
Do you know what to do if you or a friend has an allergic reaction to a medication, insect sting, or food? Do you know how to detect an allergic reaction? Learn how to detect a mild or severe allergic reaction, how to react in an...
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Kids Health: Animal Bites Instruction Sheet
Do you know how animal bites can impair your health? Do you know what to do if you are bitten by an animal? Find out how to care for an animal bite and whether or not you should seek emergency treatment. Also, learn how to prevent being...
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Kids Health: Broken Bones
What does it feel like to have broken a bone? What kind of first aid and emergency treatment does a broken bone require? Find the answers to these questions and information on preventing broken bones.
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Kids Health: Burns Instruction Sheet
What are burns, and how do they affect skin? This website provides brief definitions of "first degree," "second-degree," and "third-degree" burns, and includes first-aid and emergency procedures in case you or someone else gets a burn.
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Kids Health: Cataracts
This article from KidsHealth is about cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. You will learn about how they form, and how they are treated.
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Kids Health: Cuts Instruction Sheet
Do you know how to treat mild or severe cuts? Find tips for treating cuts at home, and learn when you might need to go to the hospital to get emergency care.
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Kids Health: Falls Instruction Sheet
Falls can cause injuries like bruises, cuts, and broken bones. Learn what to do in case you or another person falls.
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Kids Health: Five Steps for Fighting Stress
Sometimes you feel angry, scared, upset, or frustrated. Read this article from Kids Health to learn some useful tips on how to manage stress.
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Kids Health: Fun Fruit Kabobs
Have fun and eat fruit every day to stay healthy. This website provides simple steps you can follow to make your own "fun fruit kabobs" with apples, bananas, grapes, pineapple, coconut, and yogurt. Includes nutritional information.
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Kids Health: Insect Stings Instruction Sheet
What are the signs of a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting or bite? How do you treat insect stings? Find the answers to these questions, and learn how you can prevent getting stung.
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Kids Health: Living With Stepparents
This site is provided for by KidsHealth. Getting used to your parent's new spouse can be challenging. Remember that it takes time to get to know someone well. Here are some tips and ideas for getting along with your stepparent and...
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Kids Health: Nosebleeds Instruction Sheet
What causes a nosebleed? How can you stop a nose from bleeding? Learn the answers to these questions, and learn how nosebleeds can be prevented.