Measles

Measles is an infection you get from a virus. Measles usually happens in stages over a period of about 2-3 weeks. Tiny white bumps in your mouth (d...

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Mumps

Mumps is an infection caused by a virus that’s easily spread through saliva and mucus. Mumps can affect any part of the body, but it mostly affects...

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Polio Vaccine (IPV)

Although no side effects have been reported in pregnant women who have received the vaccine, pregnant women should avoid the vaccine if possible.

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Immunizations and Vaccines

Immunizations, or vaccines as they're also known, safely and effectively use a small amount of a weakened or killed virus or bacteria or bits of la...

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What are Urea Cycle Disorders?

Urea cycle disorders (UCDs) are a group of diseases. If your child has a urea cycle disorder, their liver can’t make one of the enzymes the cycle n...

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Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of inherited diseases in which the muscles that control movement (called voluntary muscles) progressively weaken...

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Meningitis

The bacteria travel through your bloodstream to your brain. Fungal meningitis. It’s caused by parasites that usually affect animals. People typical...

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What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects your ability to read, spell, write, and speak. When children learn to read, they first figure out what...

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Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to serious physical and developmental problems. But with Down syndrome, something goes wrong ...

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