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Tick season is expanding: Protect yourself against Lyme disease
What? Another medical form to fill out?
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A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
Harvard Health Ad Watch: New drug, old song, clever tagline
Concussion in children: What to know and do
What color is your tongue? What's healthy, what's not?
Your amazing parathyroid glands
When — and how — should you be screened for colon cancer?
Co-regulation: Helping children and teens navigate big emotions
Claire McCarthy, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD
Child & Teen Health
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Is it safe to see the pediatrician for vaccines and medical visits?
Vaccinations
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Infectious diseases
What one study from China tells us about COVID-19 and children
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Peanut allergy: A new medicine for children may offer protection
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When is a heavy period too heavy?
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Coronavirus: What parents should know and do
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Nutrition
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How to help your baby through shots and blood tests
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A low-tech school vacation: Keeping kids busy and happy without screens
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Weight loss surgery for children and teens struggling with obesity
Parenting
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Recent Blog Articles
Tick season is expanding: Protect yourself against Lyme disease
What? Another medical form to fill out?
How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?
A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
Harvard Health Ad Watch: New drug, old song, clever tagline
Concussion in children: What to know and do
What color is your tongue? What's healthy, what's not?
Your amazing parathyroid glands
When — and how — should you be screened for colon cancer?
Co-regulation: Helping children and teens navigate big emotions
