Your child is having a migraine headache. It is like previous migraines
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As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
Your child is having a migraine headache. It is like previous migraines
Read MorePain or discomfort in the muscles of the scalp. This includes the forehead to the back of the head
Read MoreHeadaches often are caused by stress. Headaches occur when your child is worried about something or under pressure. These are often called “stress headaches.”
Read MorePain or discomfort of the head. This includes the forehead to the back of the head
Read MoreA lot of teens do. In fact, 50% to 75% of all teens report having at least one headache per month!
Read MoreCollege is filled with many opportunities to learn and experience life. You'll be responsible for making your own choices, including choices about your health. Following is important information to help you stay healthy and safe on your new journey.
Read MoreHealthy communication with your child is one of the most important and rewarding skills that you can develop as a parent. It also makes the tough parts of parenting (such as disciplining your child) much easier and more effective. Good communication
Read MoreInformation and guidance on helping patients to establish a healthy weight pledge.
Read MoreYour child’s heart rate (HR) sometimes speeds up. It seems too fast. The medical name for this is tachycardia. Most of the time, your child’s HR seems normal.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on recurrent bouts of fast heart rates that relate to stress in children.
Read MoreSymptoms after being in high temperatures (such as heat waves). Symptoms after hard work or sports during hot weather.
Read MoreHere is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about how you can help your children be more resilient.
Read MoreBy school age, children understand that death is an irreversible event. Yet even though youngsters recognize that death is something more than going to sleep for a long time, they still may have many unanswered questions that they may not verbalize: Where did grandmother go when she died? What is she
Read MoreFecal-oral route: Contact with feces of children who are infected. This generally involves an infected child contaminating his own fingers, then touching an object that another child touches. The child who touched the contaminated surface then puts her fingers into her own mouth or another person’s
Read MoreHepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool of people with hepatitis A.
Read MoreYes, if a child with known hepatitis B exhibits any of the following:
Read MoreHepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Lifelong HBV infection can lead to liver cancer or scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). More than 1 million people in the United States are living with
Read MoreAnyone can get infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), the virus that causes hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a liver infection that can lead to serious liver problems and possibly death. Although most children and adolescents recover from the initial phase of HCV infection, 70% to 80% of acute infections
Read MoreA hernia is a bulge in the groin or upper scrotum. The bulge contains a loop of intestine. It slides through a defect in the muscles of the lower abdomen.
Read MoreA viral infection that causes little ulcers in the back of the mouth
Read MoreA viral infection of the mouth and lips in young children
Read MoreIn early childhood, herpes simplex virus most commonly causes blister-like sores in the mouth and around the lips and on skin that is in contact with the mouth, such as a sucked thumb or finger.
Read MoreHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease is a serious disease caused by bacteria. It usually affects children under 5 years old. It can also affect adults with certain medical conditions.
Read MoreHiccups are repeated gulping sounds caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm. Burping is the sound made by the sudden release of stomach air through the mouth.
Read MoreHip dysplasia is not always detectable at birth or during well-child visits. However, it is important for hip dysplasia, once found, to be evaluated by an expert and treated if needed. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about hip dysplasia, including risk factors and treatment.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on hip injury in children.
Read MoreHitting is the most common type of aggressive behavior. Others include slapping, pinching, scratching, poking, hair-pulling, biting, kicking, shoving, and knocking down.
Read MoreA hoarse voice (or cry) is raspy and deeper than normal. If hoarseness is severe, the child can do little more than whisper.
Read MoreRemember that your teen’s doctor can help assess whether your teen has a drug problem and a laboratory test is not always needed. However, if a drug test is recommended, your teen should know about it. The American Academy of Pediatrics opposes drug tests without a teen’s knowledge and consent.
Read MoreIs your house a safe place for your child to live and play? The following safety checklist can help you prevent serious injuries or even death. Though it addresses common safety concerns, it's important to remember that every house is different and no checklist is complete. Because there may be other
Read MoreEach year many young children drown in swimming pools, other bodies of water, and standing water around the home. Children must be watched by an adult at all times when in or near water. Children may drown in an inch or 2 of water.
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