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TMC Medical Minutes: Summertime Traveling with the Kids

Whether it’s a car ride to the beach or a plane trip to the mountains, vacationing with the kids during the summer can mean a lot of family fun, but also takes some planned preparation. Pediatrician, Dr. Joseph Lipscomb discusses some tips to make summertime travel successful.

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