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health & safety topics

Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

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A to Z Symptom: Vertigo

See Dizziness.

A to Z Symptom: Vomiting

Most cases of vomiting are due to viral gastroenteritis ("stomach flu") and can be managed at home with treatment to prevent dehydration.

A to Z: Vaginitis

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina.

A to Z: Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection in the vagina.

A to Z: Vaginosis, Bacterial

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection in the vagina.

A to Z: Varicella (Chickenpox)

Learn about viral infections, contagious diseases, and diseases that cause skin rashes.

A to Z: Varices

Varices are swollen blood vessels that usually develop in the esophagus or stomach.

A to Z: Varices, Scrotal

See: Varicocele (Scrotal Varices).

A to Z: Varicocele (Scrotal Varices)

A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum.