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Both girls and boys should be vaccinated against HPV at age 11. (Photo: asiseeit/Getty Images)

HPV Vaccine

Early Vaccination Is Key to Preventing HPV Nearly half of adolescents aren’t receiving a pair of vaccines to prevent a virus many of them will get. Guidelines released more than a decade ago recommend that all children receive a two-shot vaccine against human papillomavirus, or
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Red and orange gummy vitamins spillingout of a jar onto a table. (Photo: Olly Nutrition/Instagram)

Yummy Gummies

Gummy Supplements Help You Stay Healthy No one probably gets all the vitamins they need each day, and there are tons of supplements on store shelves — regular, chewable and gummy vitamins can all be found in grocery and drug stores, as well as Walmart and Target. But which
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Out-of-town relatives or friends are often asked to babysit over the holidays. Have you adequately prepared them to deal with an emergency? (Photo: Stock)

Christmas Vacation

Is Your Holiday Babysitter Prepared? As parents tackle their holiday lists, one item may be especially important – finding a babysitter. Parents may ask friends or relatives, including those from out-of-town, to watch their young children while they shop, attend holiday functions
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