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9 Asthma Triggers That May Be Lurking in Your Child’s Backpack (and How to Avoid Them)

Learn about common asthma triggers, from dust mites to food allergens, that may be hiding in your child’s backpack, and ...
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Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy? A Pediatrician Shares How to Tell

Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? Florida pediatrician Gabriella Dauer is sounding the alarm on how kids who carry “large, heavy backpacks” can develop pain and injuries. Dauer’s solution comes in ...
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Weighing in on backpack safety

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Doctors are urging parents to take another look at their kids’ backpacks as school begins -- or more precisely, look at how their child is using it. Kids always love to pick ...