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Claire McCarthy, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD
Child & Teen Health
The new RSV shot for babies: What parents need to know
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Chronic stomach pain in children: What's the most common cause?
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Tourette syndrome: Understanding the basics
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Ringworm: What to know and do
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Play helps children practice key skills and build their strengths
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Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema
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Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do
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Helping children make friends: What parents can do
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Does your child need to gain weight?
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Why play? Early games build bonds and brain
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New pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens
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Curbing nearsightedness in children: Can outdoor time help?
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Sibling rivalry is normal — but is it helpful or harmful?
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Concerned about your child's development?
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How to help your preschooler sleep alone
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New advice on melatonin use in children
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Asking about guns in houses where your child plays
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Monkeypox: What parents need to know
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Polio: What parents need to know now
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A refresher on childhood asthma: What families should know and do
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Gun violence: A long-lasting toll on children and teens
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Heart-healthy habits for children and teens lengthen lives
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The formula shortage is hurting families: What parents should know and do
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