Your child is sick or hurt and the first thought on your mind is, “How can I make my child better?” That's natural. No parent wants his or her child to suffer. So how do you decide what medicines to give or treatments to try?
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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 sick or hurt and the first thought on your mind is, “How can I make my child better?” That's natural. No parent wants his or her child to suffer. So how do you decide what medicines to give or treatments to try?
Read MoreAn infectious disease causing swelling or inflammation of the tissue covering the spinal cord and brain.
Read MoreCertain teens and young adults have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. College students, especially freshmen who live in dorms and military recruits, are at an increased risk compared with others in this age group. It's important to know how to protect yourself because meningococcal disease
Read MoreInformation and guidance on normal menstrual bleeding, often called a "period".
Read MoreCramps in the lower belly or pelvis. They start during the first 1 or 2 days of a girl’s period. Cramps only happen during menstrual bleeding. Report of cramps in the past are helpful. Cramps often don’t start until periods are present for over 1 year.
Read MoreThe middle ear is the space behind the eardrum that is usually filled with air. When a child has middle ear fluid (otitis media with effusion), it means that a watery or mucus-like fluid has collected in the middle ear. Otitis media means middle ear inflammation, and effusion means fluid.
Read MoreAlmost all children bump their heads every now and then. While these injuries can be upsetting, most head injuries are minor and do not cause serious problems. In very rare cases, problems can occur after a minor bump on the head. This publication was written by the American Academy of Pediatrics to
Read MoreMolluscum are small raised growths that have a smooth, waxy surface. Viral infection of the skin
Read MoreA skin disease caused by a virus, somewhat similar to warts
Read MoreIn the rare event that an adult in your household develops monkeypox, share this information with your pediatrician and discuss what you can do to protect your child from infection. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about monkeypox.
Read MoreMononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection of the lymph nodes. Main symptoms are sore throat and widespread swollen lymph nodes
Read MoreA disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus; the illness is commonly known as mono.
Read MoreFiber is an important nutrient that most children (and parents) are not getting enough of each day. As parents, you do your best to feed your family healthy foods, but you may need help with choosing good sources of fiber. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about fiber.
Read MoreBites from a mosquito cause itchy, red bumps. Often they look like a hive.
Read MoreThrough the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile disease may also be spread by blood transfusion and organ donation.
Read MoreSymptoms triggered by a spinning, rocking or rolling motions. The main symptoms are dizziness and nausea
Read MoreInformation and guidance on minor symptoms a child may have from a motor vehicle accident but has no serious injury.
Read MoreSymptoms that occur with travel to a high altitude. Starts at 8,000 feet (2400 meters) above sea level or higher. Also called Altitude Sickness.
Read MoreInjuries to the lips and mouth. Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate)
Read MoreHerpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush
Read MorePainful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the lining of the mouth. Found on the gums, inner lips, inner cheeks, or tongue
Read MoreInformation and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed mumps when child has no rash or other symptoms of mumps.
Read MoreA viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands
Read MoreInformation and guidance on nail biting habit.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on how to perform nasal rinse.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on how to perform nasal suction.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on stress-related nausea in children.
Read MoreA feeling that vomiting might occur and feeling “sick to the stomach” (queasy). Vomiting has not occurred. That symptom is covered in the Vomiting handout. Stomach pain is not present. That symptom is covered in the Abdominal Pain handout.
Read MorePain or discomfort in the back, side or front of the neck. Includes minor muscle strain from neck overuse
Read MoreQuestions about flying or mountain travel with a newborn baby.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on taking care of your new baby.
Read MoreInformation and guidance for new mothers.
Read MoreCommon questions asked about the normal newborn’s appearance and body
Read MoreCommon questions asked about normal birthmarks in newborns. Note: Rashes such as baby acne are not covered here.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on essential baby items.
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