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How to Treat a Cooking Burn

You’re preparing dinner for the family when you accidentally grab a hot pot without a potholder, or boiling water splashes onto your hand while you’re draining the pot of pasta. A cooking burn will most likely be either a firs-t or second-degree burn where only the first or second layers of skin are injured. You can treat small burns like these at home, but see a doctor if the burn is over 2 inches in size or is on your face.

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Ginger Tea During Pregnancy

Pregnant women often experience bouts of nausea and vomiting, especially during the first trimester. Certain herbal preparations, such as ginger tea, may help relieve the symptoms of morning sickness, but you should talk to your doctor before consuming teas with medicinal properties during pregnancy.

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The Types of Fever in Children

Fevers in children can be frightening for their parents. In fact, the leading cause of emergency room visits for children is a fever, according to eMedicinehealth. In most cases, fevers caused by a minor infection, but some types of fevers in children are more serious and can be a cause for concern.

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Toddler Teething & Fever

Toddlers are notorious for their temper-tantrums, picky eating habits and strong-willed personalities, but it may come as a surprise to learn that toddlers can suffer from teething pain. Toddlers between the ages of 12 and 19 months of age start to develop molars, according to What to Expect. Luckily, treating toddlers who are suffering from teething pain (and the often-accompanying fever) is not much different from soothing a teething baby.