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Jan 13, 2017
Ask the experts: What common childhood illnesses should parents know about?
It is normal for kids to contract six to eight colds or other bugs in a year, and this time of year is particularly hard, said Dr. Ketura Talbot, a family practice physician with Mesa Primary Care. Many kids are in school or daycare and not afraid to touch anything they can get their little hands on. Add to that their young bodies, and you’ve got a perfect vector for spreadable germs. Here, Dr. Talbot discusses four common childhood illnesses parents should know about. More »