Dr. Audrey Yong-ah Kim MD

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• How to Identify Insect Bites and Stings

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• Gastroenteritis in Children: Signs of Dehydration

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• Hives in Children: Causes and Treatment

  Hives is a common skin condition in children. It is characterized by itchy, raised, red and white welts on the skin. The condition is also medically known as urticaria. Hives are not contagious and may last for a few hours or days. However, in some cases, they may last for a few weeks.In this...

• Does My Baby Have Acid Reflux?

  Spit out what they have just been fed; this is known as reflux or posseting. This is not vomiting. It is important to learn the difference between vomiting and reflux. In vomiting, the muscles contract to forcefully expel the contents of the stomach, whereas in reflux, it is a spontaneous expulsion...

• Influenza B: What You Need to Know

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