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Local Parks and Other Places Open for Safe Outdoor Visits
Find out which state and county parks and other outdoor places are open and how to safely visit
Good Intentions Don't Prevent Cavities
Parents choose juice boxes, gummy vitamins and bottled water with their kids' health in mind, but it could lead to more cavities, warns Dr. Rachel A. Maher.
New Peanut Allergy Pill for Kids Approved
The FDA last week approved Palforzia, which was shown to lessen kids' allergic reaction to peanuts during clinical trials, including at CHOP.
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