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Summer Travel with Children


We have all been there. Standing in a long line at the airport and sitting on an airplane with a young child - or maybe taking a long road trip in the car to a fun destination.

Travelling with children can be exciting and fun for the whole family, yet a plane or car ride as well as eating in unfamiliar restaurants and sleeping at hotels can not only be stressful for us parents but can pose potential hazards for our children.

In order to decrease the stress and to avoid accidents and infections while enjoying time with your child away from home, go to Travel Safety.

For two media clips on this topic, go to Travel Media.

For specific information on travel abroad with children, including specific illnesses and vaccines, go to International travel.

Have a safe trip!

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Q: Maybe I am paranoid but I worry a lot about my child being abducted by a stranger. Can you give me some information on how to prevent this from happening?...

A: I see no paranoia here. In today's society teaching our children about &quo...
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  1. My 10 month old son had a high fever for a day and then had a seizure for two to five minutes. He was seen by his doctor but is still irritable with fever and refusing to eat very much. What do you recommend? Read Answer
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Dr. Martin Belson ("Dr. Marty") is a board certified pediatrician and pediatric emergency physician, board certified medical toxicologist and the former president of the Greater Atlanta Pediatric Society. His most important job is raising his daughters, Brooke and Anna.

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