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Headaches: What Teens Need to Know

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A lot of teens do. In fact, 50% to 75% of all teens report having at least one headache per month!

Hepatitis B Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Hepatitis 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

Hepatitis C

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Anyone 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

How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Baby

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Baby teeth are important. If baby teeth are lost too early, the teeth that are left may move and not leave any room for adult teeth to come in. Also, if tooth decay is not prevented, it can be costly to treat, cause pain, and lead to life-threatening infections.

How to Take Your Child's Temperature

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Your temperature (TEM-pruh-chur) is how warm or cold your body is. Normal temperature for a child is 98°F to 99°F or 37°C. Anything over 100.4°F or 38°C is a fever.

Imaging Tests: A Look Inside Your Child's Body

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Imaging tests are used to “look” inside the body. They can help diagnose injuries and illnesses from broken bones to cancer. Some tests can find problems before symptoms appear. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about imaging tests.

Immunizations: What You Need To Know

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Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years. They are safe and they work. In fact, serious side effects are no more common than those from other types of medication. Vaccinations have reduced the number of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 90%! Yet many

Influenza (Flu): What You Need to Know

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

All flu viruses cause a respiratory illness that can last a week or more. Flu symptoms include

Inhaled and Intranasal Corticosteroids and Your Child

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

If your child has asthma or allergic rhinitis (hay fever), your pediatrician may prescribe a corticosteroid, also commonly referred to as a steroid. These medicines are the best available to decrease the swelling and irritation (inflammation) that occurs with persistent asthma or allergy. They are not

Know the Facts About HIV and AIDS

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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). While there is no cure for HIV, early diagnosis and treatment are very effective at keeping people healthy. In addition, there are things you can do to prevent getting HIV. Read on to learn more

Lactose Intolerance and Your Child

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After drinking milk or eating ice cream, does your child have stomach cramps or get diarrhea? If so, your child may have lactose intolerance.

Lyme Disease

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Lyme disease is an important public health problem in some areas of the United States. Since its discovery in Lyme, CT, in 1975, thousands of cases of the disease have been reported across the United States and around the world. By knowing more about the disease and how to prevent it, you can help keep

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergic Skin Conditions

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Estimates are that up to 20% of infants and young children may be affected by eczema at some point. There is no good data about how frequently hives and contact dermatitis occur.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergies: An Overview

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Allergies are very common. In a national study of children with special health care needs, 53% had allergies of some type.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Anaphylaxis

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Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the whole body. It happens when the body intensely responds to an allergen.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Asthma

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Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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Babies with GERD can choke; a bulb syringe should be available to help clear the airway if necessary. If the baby is coughing, nothing should be done because the cough is the most effective way to clear the airway. If the baby stops breathing or making any sound, CPR techniques for infants should be

Medicine and the Media: How to Make Sense of the Messages

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

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?

Meningococcal Disease: Information for Teens and College Students

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Certain 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

Middle Ear Fluid and Your Child

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

The 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.

Minor Head Injuries in Children

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Almost 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

Nursemaid's Elbow

Category: safety_and_prevention

A pulled elbow (also known as nursemaid’s elbow) is a common, painful injury generally among children under four years old but occasionally older. It occurs when the outer part of the elbow becomes dislocated or slips out of its joint.

Pneumococcal Infections

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Meningitis (brain), Bacteremia (bloodstream), Pneumonia (lungs), Sinusitis (sinus membranes), and Otitis media (ears). These infections can be dangerous to very young children, the elderly, and people with certain high-risk health conditions.

Protect Your Child From Poison

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Children can get very sick if they come in contact with medicines, household products, pesticides, chemicals, or cosmetics. This can happen at any age and can cause serious reactions. However, most children who come in contact with these things are not permanently hurt if they are treated right away.

Protecting Your Child With the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Information about how to protect your child with the COVID-19 vaccine.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infects almost all children at least once before they are 2 years of age. Most of the time, this virus only causes minor cold-like symptoms. However, for some babies infection can be more dangerous.

Sinusitis and Your Child

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Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining of the nose and sinuses. It is a very common infection in children.

Sleep Apnea and Your Child

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Does your child snore a lot? Does he sleep restlessly? Does he have difficulty breathing, or does he gasp or choke, while he sleeps? If your child has these symptoms, he may have a condition known as sleep apnea.

Sleep Problems in Children

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Sleep problems are very common during the first few years of life. Problems may include waking up during the night, not wanting to go to sleep, nightmares, sleepwalking, and bedwetting. If frantic upset persists with no apparent cause, call your child's doctor.

Sleep Problems: Your Child’s Sleep Diary

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Children differ in how much sleep they need, how long it takes them to fall asleep, and how easily they wake up. If you are concerned about your child’s sleep habits, talk with your child’s doctor. Your child’s doctor may ask you to keep a sleep diary to help track your child’s sleep habits.

Tonsils and Adenoid

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Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about the tonsils and adenoid, tonsillitis, signs of an enlarged adenoid and tonsils, when surgery is recommended, and what if surgery is recommended.

Treating Your Child's Pain: Medical Procedures

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During certain medical procedures, your child may experience pain. These procedures can include having blood drawn, having breathing or feeding tubes put in, or lumbar punctures (spinal taps). Luckily, pain from these activities does not last long. Read on to find out how your child's pain from medical

Type 2 Diabetes: Tips for Healthy Living

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Children with type 2 diabetes can live a healthy life. If your child has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your child's doctor will talk with you about the importance of lifestyle and medication in keeping your child's blood glucose (blood sugar) levels under control.

Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in young children. These infections can lead to serious health problems. UTIs may go untreated because the symptoms may not be obvious to the child or the parents. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about UTIs—what they are,

VIS—MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)

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Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases. Before vaccines they were very common, especially among children.