Home remedies that work

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Common childhood illnesses can be treated at home with heat, cold, saltwater and steam. Leg cramps, earaches and muscle pains can be relieved with items that function as a heating pad. Frozen vegetables can relieve pain, itching, and swelling. Steam helps coughs and saltwater relieves congestion.

author: Stern, Loraine
Methods, Self-care, Health, Self care (Health)

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Medical breakthroughs for children

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Vaccines for hepatitis B, hepatitis A and an improved diptheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccine have been developed for children. Vaccines in trials or awaiting approval for chicken pox and other viruses are listed. Other advanced treatments for children's diseases are described.

author: Stern, Loraine
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Save money on children's health care

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Parents can save money on their children's health care by preventing illness, using trial sizes of medicines used for the first time and selecting the appropriate insurance plan. An insurance policy should cover illnesses that children are likely to contract.

author: Stern, Loraine
Management, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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subjects list: Care and treatment, Children
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