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Caring for common day care illnesses

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Maried Celkis, MD

Posted March 27, 2015

  • The greatest risk for head lice is head-to-head contact with someone who has lice.

Germs are a given even at the cleanest day care centers. Listen to this podcast for tips on how to care for some of the most contagious day care illnesses and what you can do to prevent your children from getting sick.

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