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Headaches in Children

Headaches are very common in children. Most of the time, they are not serious and should respond to simple treatments.

If your child is having headaches, this decision guide will help you sort out the possible causes and treatments.

Please remember that this decision guide in no way replaces a call or visit to the doctor.

Click here to begin.

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Date Last Modified: 9/8/2008

Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.
 
 
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