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When your child shows symptoms of a mild illness, you always want to take her to the doctor to make sure that she hasn’t caught something serious. When she starts coughing, showing signs of a rash, or exhibiting other symptoms in the middle of the night, though, you don’t always have the access to the doctor. That means you spend the night fretting until you can call her doctor in the morning. When you have reliable Internet access, you can start doing some research on your own. Medical Information OnlineA reliable Internet connection gives you access to an entire world of information. Many sites have been designed specifically to address the needs of parents with young children. You can also use medical evaluation sites to find information about illnesses that correspond to your child’s symptoms. This could show you that you have little to worry about. A good site might even suggest a few ways that you can help relieve the symptoms until the doctor’s office opens in the morning. Use Medical Websites ResponsiblyMedical websites can help you when you have few other options. Remember, though, that you have to use them responsibly. A website cannot provide information about your child’s specific illness. It can only provide information about illnesses that have the same common symptoms. If you miss a symptom, then the website might not give you the right information. The site could also give you several potential illnesses. The one that you focus on largely depends on your personality and has little to do with reality, so you should always contact the doctor as soon as possible.  |