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How Can Kawasaki Disease Be Prevented?
Kawasaki disease can't be prevented. However, most children who have the disease recover—usually within weeks of getting signs and symptoms. Further problems are rare.
Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe and effective for humans. To find clinical trials that are currently underway for Kawasaki Disease, visit www.clinicaltrials.gov.
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