Any time a child requires a hospital visit, it can cause anxiety for both a parent and the child. This especially may be the case when the visit involves any type of procedure that might require anesthesia. Examples of such procedures are surgery, medical imaging, and certain tests to examine the stomach
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Anesthesia and Your Child: Information for Parents
Category: safety_and_prevention
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Anesthesia and Your Child: The Day of the Procedure
Category: pediatric_care
Some hospitals allow 1 support person (usually a parent) to go with a child into the operating room or other area where the child is to receive anesthesia. This may be possible for scheduled procedures or surgeries but not for emergency surgery. Check on the policy at your hospital ahead of time. Your
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COVID-19: What Families Need to Know
Category: safety_and_prevention
COVID-19, discovered in December 2019, quickly became a global pandemic. Doctors and researchers continue to learn more about it every day. Safe and effective vaccines are now available, offering hope for an end to the pandemic. Until everyone is vaccinated, however, the virus continues to spread.
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Choosing a Pediatrician
Category: pediatric_care
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed this information about the benefits of choosing a pediatrician, how to choose a pediatrician, and why regular well-child visits are important.
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Complementary and Integrative Medicine: What Parents Need to Know
Category: pediatric_care
While most children in North America receive conventional medicine when they are sick, many parents want to know about natural therapies too. Alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine and folk remedies are some of the words used to describe these different therapies. Read on for more information.
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Connected Kids: Clinical Guide
Category: pediatric_care
CONNECTED KIDS: This extensive clinical guide to the American Academy of Pediatrics' Connected Kids Program contains an overview of all of the program's component parts, a counseling schedule, ideas for practice implementation, and other supplemental
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Diagnosed or Suspected
Category: safety_and_prevention
Information and guidance for exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention
Category: safety_and_prevention
Information and guidance on preventing COVID-19 infection.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) or Influenza - How to Tell
Category: safety_and_prevention
Information and guidance on similarities and differences of COVID-19 and influenza infections.
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Financial Assistance—Autism Toolkit
Category: pediatric_care
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to get support from programs funded through their state or county. Some examples are financial help, education support, medical care, job skills training, and residential or living services. Some supports are available to all children because
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For Today's Teens: A Message From Your Pediatrician
Category: pediatric_care
Now that you are getting older, you have different health needs than you did when you were younger. However, your pediatrician is still there to help you stay healthy.
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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.
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Imaging and Medical Radiation Safety: Important Information for Parents
Category: safety_and_prevention
Pediatricians use different tests and tools to help them diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. This handout was written by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to answer questions about imaging and medical radiation safety.
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Intervention Approaches Used for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder—Autism Toolkit
Category: pediatric_care
If you have concerns about your child’s development and behavior, your child should be seen to tell if she needs therapy. You do not need a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to begin many kinds of therapy. There can be a long wait for ASD diagnosis, so it is important to start therapy while
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Laboratory Tests—Autism Toolkit
Category: pediatric_care
All children have some laboratory tests at birth and as part of regular checkups. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often need more tests. These tests can help find the cause of the condition or problems related to it that may not be obvious. This helps guide your child’s doctor in treating
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Monkeypox: What You Need to Know
Category: safety_and_prevention
In 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.
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Pediatric Subspecialists
Category: pediatric_care
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has created a series of fact sheets about different surgical and medical pediatric subspecialists to whom your children may be referred.
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School Health Centers and Your Child
Category: school-aged_children
School health centers are becoming more and more common. Most handle medical emergencies, provide health screenings and refer students to doctors for health problems. A growing number of these centers also offer health services such as immunizations and physical examinations. Therapies for children with
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Should My Child Join a Clinical Trial?
Category: pediatric_care
Clinical trials are research studies. They are designed to learn more about ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases. Clinical trials can also help people with chronic (long-term) illnesses find better ways to live each day with their illness.
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Sports Medicine Professionals (Care of the Young Athlete)
Category: pediatric_care
Athletes may deal with many different types of medical personnel after an injury. Athletes also may be referred by their primary care doctors to a sports medicine doctor or other sports medicine specialists for further evaluation and treatment.
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Treating Your Child's Pain: Medical Procedures
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
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
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Treating Your Child's Pain: Surgery
Category: pediatric_care
Often after children have surgery, they have problems with pain. Luckily, there are ways to help ease this type of pain. Read on to find out how your child's pain from surgery can be managed.
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Treatment of Sports Injuries (Care of the Young Athlete)
Category: pediatric_care
There is often more than one way to effectively treat an injury. Treatment programs are always adjusted to meet the individual needs of the athlete and the unique requirements of the athlete's sport or activity.
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Use of Medicines in Sports (Care of the Young Athlete)
Category: pediatric_care
The primary use of medicines in sports is to treat pain and inflammation. Athletes may also take medicines to treat specific medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, or to treat common illnesses, like colds, congestion, cough, allergies,
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Visiting the Doctor—Autism Toolkit
Category: pediatric_care
Going to the doctor can be stressful for any child. For a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there may be extra challenges because of sensory, communication, and other symptoms. Here are some tips to help make visiting the doctor easier.
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What is a Child Neurologist?
Category: pediatric_care
If your child has problems involving the nervous system, a Child Neurologist has the special training and experience to treat your child. Examples of such problems are seizures, delayed speech, weakness, or headaches.
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What is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?
Category: pediatric_care
If your child has a developmental, learning, or behavioral problem, a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician has the training and expertise to evaluate and care for your child. Developmental-behavioral pediatricians possess training and experience to consider, in their assessments and treatments, the
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What is a Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist?
Category: pediatric_care
If your child suffers from allergies or other problems with his immune system, a Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist has special skills to treat your child.
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What is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist?
Category: pediatric_care
If your child has an illness, injury, or disease that requires surgery, a Pediatric Anesthesiologist has the experience and qualifications to assist in the treatment and to help ensure a successful surgery for your child.
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What is a Pediatric Dentist?
Category: pediatric_care
Pediatric Dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child's teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.
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What is a Pediatric Dermatologist?
Category: pediatric_care
If your child has skin conditions such as birthmarks, eczema, warts, or psoriasis, a Pediatric Dermatologist has the experience and qualifications to treat your child. Pediatric dermatologists treat a variety of pediatric skin conditions using the latest available treatment methods. Pediatric dermatologists
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What is a Pediatric Emergency Physician?
Category: pediatric_care
A Pediatric Emergency Physician is a specialist in the care of children and teens who are acutely ill or injured. A pediatric emergency physician is trained to care for a wide range of problems that require immediate medical help. These problems are often serious and may be life-threatening.
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What is a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Category: pediatric_care
If your child has problems with growth, puberty, diabetes, or other disorders related to the hormones and the glands that produce them, a Pediatric Endocrinologist may treat your child.
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What is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Category: pediatric_care
If your child has a digestive system, liver, or nutritional problem, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist has the expertise to treat your child. Digestive, liver, and nutritional problems in children often are quite different from those seen in adults. Specialized training and experience in pediatric gastroenterology
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What is a Pediatric Geneticist?
Category: pediatric_care
Fortunately, most children are born healthy with no medical problems or birth defects. However, some children are born with differences in body structure, brain development, or body chemistry that can lead to problems with health, development, school performance, and/or social interaction. Pediatric
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