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How you can prevent poisonings in your home

While most poisonings can be treated with advice from the poison control center or help from a medical professional, the safest bet is to prevent poisonings from ever happening. Here's what you need to watch out for at home, and what you can do to ensure your child doesn’t eat or drink unsafe chemicals.

Coronavirus: What Minnesota parents need to know

Coronavirus is a respiratory illness that looks similar to the common cold, influenza or pneumonia with symptoms like a fever, a cough or difficulty breathing. Here's what parents need to know about coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Why is hand washing so important?

Help your child stay protected from illnesses, like coronavirus, by teaching them when they should wash their hands and the best way to wash their hands.