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  • Enterovirus D68: Symptoms, Severity, and Treatment

    Enterovirus D68: Symptoms, Severity, and Treatment

    We are currently experiencing a nationwide outbreak of the Enterovirus D68. Enterovirus D68 can cause respiratory illness ranging from mild to severe. Infants, children, and teenagers are most likely to get infected and become ill. Adults may also become infected but are more likely to have no symptoms or mild symptoms. Children with asthma may…

  • Editor’s Dose: One trip to the ER that made me think

    Editor’s Dose: One trip to the ER that made me think

    The last time I was at the Emergency Room was for my four-year-old daughter. Since April of this year, she has been suffering from chronic hives. At first glance, these hives could be mistaken for an allergic reaction— or worse, some kind of viral infection. During the course of her treatment, I’ve had multiple parents…

  • Healthy Cook: An ounce of canning is worth a pound of preparedness

    Healthy Cook: An ounce of canning is worth a pound of preparedness

    In the olden days, when our parents’ parents were new parents, “Putting food by” was a big job.

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