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Let's Talk About Mucus

The color of mucus doesn’t indicate infection—it simply means you have mucus, regardless of whether it’s clear, yellow, green, or any other color.

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Are Vaccines Safe for Children?

Before vaccines, kids missed school for weeks, and parents lost work caring for sick children. Thanks to vaccination, these illnesses are now rare — but they can return if we stop protecting our kids.

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Differences between RSV, the Flu, COVID-19 or a Cold

It can be challenging to determine whether an illness is RSV, the flu, a cold, or COVID-19. However, understanding the differences between them can help you choose the best way to care for your child.

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Does Your Baby Need the RSV Vaccine?

Infants and older adults are most at risk for severe health outcomes from RSV and babies are most at risk for severe RSV infections during their first cold and flu season. So, what can you do to protect them?

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What is a Vaccine?

Vaccines are like practice runs for the immune system—teaching the body to fight germs before they can cause serious disease.

A System of Pediatric Care

As a dedicated pediatric health system that includes New Hampshire's only children's hospital, we have the widest breadth of pediatric services available in the region.