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Childhood Leukemia

Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells, it is the most common type of childhood cancer. Learn about the symptoms, and treatment options.
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Childhood Vaccines

Childhood vaccines, or immunizations, protect your children from many serious or even deadly diseases. Learn why and when you should vaccinate your children.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or CLL is cancer of the white blood cells, where abnormal cells are made. This makes it hard for the blood to do its work.
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COVID-19 Vaccines

Learn about the vaccines that have been approved and the vaccination program.
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Cryptosporidiosis

Cryptosporidiosis or Crypto is an illness caused by a parasite that lives in soil, food and water. Learn the common symptoms and what you should do.
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Diabetes Type 1

If the pancreas doesn't make needed insulin, causing blood sugar levels to be too high you have type 1 or juvenile diabetes. Learn the signs.
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Eosinophilic Disorders

Eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, fight infections and play a role in allergic reactions. In eosinophilic disorders, too many cells build up.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a disease in which eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) build up in your esophagus. It causes damage and inflammation. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment.
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Flu Shot

The flu shot causes your body to develop antibodies against influenza viruses. Learn more about getting vaccinated against getting the flu.
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Food Allergy

Food allergy is an abnormal response triggered by your body's immune system. The reaction may be mild or severe (anaphylaxis). Learn more.
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Giant Cell Arteritis

Giant cell arteritis causes inflammation and narrowing of the arteries in the head. It often occurs with the disease polymyalgia rheumatica. Learn more.
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Hay Fever

Hay fever (Pollen Allergy) is a type of allergy triggered by pollen from trees, weeds and grasses. Learn the symptoms.
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