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Meningococcal disease is caused by a type of bacteria and can cause infections of the bloodstream, including meningitis—a serious infection. The good news is that a vaccine is available for preteens and teens.
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Hard exercise or strenuous work in a hot environment can lead to heat exhaustion. Although heat exhaustion is less serious than heatstroke, it can lead to heatstroke if it's not recognized and treated.
Most children need to be given clear rules about behavior. Discipline needs to start early and it should teach age-appropriate behaviors.
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Red blood cells are usually doughnut-shaped. In a person with sickle cell anemia, the red blood cells are shaped like a C--like a sickle.
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.
Most people get an occasional bout of heartburn—that burning feeling in the chest about a half-hour after eating. But if you get it often, you may have GERD.