Lurie Children's Blog
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Autism Awareness Day is About More Than Awareness
World Autism Awareness Day highlights acceptance over awareness. Explore how genetics contributes to understanding autism and why creating inclusive environments benefits our entire society.
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Building Autism Awareness Through Everyday Kindness
Lurie Children's experts offer simple, mindful behaviors everyone can practice to better support the autism community.
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Can I Be a Living Organ Donor? What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
Living organ donation offers a powerful way to give someone a second chance at life. For parents and caregivers, the decision comes with unique considerations and our experts break down the facts, risks and possibilities so you can make an informed choice.
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A Guide to Seasonal Allergies in Kids
Learn how to identify seasonal allergy signs and symptoms, when testing can be done, and how to manage seasonal allergies in children.
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When to Worry About RSV: A Parent's Guide to Emergency Signs
With RSV cases spiking in Chicago, Lurie Children's infectious disease expert explains the emergency signs parents must know and when to go to the ER or call your pediatrician.
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Finding Hope for Hirschsprung’s, Far From Home
From high-risk pregnancy to rare disease diagnosis, discover how Lurie Children's Hospital helped one family navigate Hirschsprung's disease. Now thriving, baby Dawood is home and pain-free.
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