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A Guide to Children's Dental Health
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safety_and_prevention
The road to a bright smile begins long before the first tooth appears. Parents play a big part in helping their children develop healthy teeth. Early monitoring by your child's doctor and dentist is important. (See "What is a pediatric dentist?")
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A Guide to Your Child’s Medicines
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Giving medicine in the right way can help your child feel better and get well. However, medicine information and labels can be confusing. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about prescription and over-the-counter medicines, how to give medicine in the right way, and how to
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Acne—How to Treat and Control It
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Almost all teens get zits at one time or another. It's called acne. Whether your case is mild or severe, there are things you can do to keep it under control. Read on to find out how.
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Acute Ear Infections and Your Child
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Next to the common cold, an ear infection is the most common childhood illness. In fact, most children have at least one ear infection by the time they are 3 years old. Many ear infections clear up without causing any lasting problems.
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Allergic Skin Conditions
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
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.
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Allergies in Children
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Allergy describes a condition involving the immune system that causes sneezing and itching, chronic rashes, wheezing, or even life-threatening allergic reactions. Whether minor or serious, there are things you can do to prevent or control most allergic problems. The more you know about allergies—the
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Allergies: An Overview
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Allergies are very common. In a national study of children with special health care needs, 53% had allergies of some type.
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Anaphylaxis
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
The key adaptation to avoiding anaphylaxis is to try to avoid the allergen. This may mean
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Anaphylaxis
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
For anyone experiencing anaphylaxis, epinephrine should be given right away followed by a call to 911 for further treatment and transfer to a hospital. The main medicine to treat anaphylaxis is epinephrine. This is a medicine given by an injection. The best place to inject it is in the muscles of the
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Anemia and Your Young Child: Guidelines for Parents: Adapted from Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Anemia can make your child appear pale in color and feel cranky, tired, or weak. Though these symptoms may worry you, the most common causes of anemia—such as iron deficiency—are generally easy to treat, especially when anemia is detected early.
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Ankle Sprain Treatment (Care of the Young Athlete)
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Acute ankle and foot injuries are common in
athletes and other active young people. Sprains account for the greatest number
of acute injuries.
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Antibiotics and Your Child
Category:
newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Parents need to know that using
antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help and may even
cause harm to children.
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Asthma
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.
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Asthma
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Asthma (AZZ-muh) is a disease of the breathing tubes that carry air to the lungs. The linings of the tubes swell, and they fill up with mucus (MYOO-kus). This is called inflammation (in-fluh-MAY-shun). It makes the tubes get narrow. This makes it hard to breathe.
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Asthma Triggers
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safety_and_prevention
Things that cause asthma (AZZ-muh) attacks or make asthma worse are called triggers. Asthma triggers can be found in your home, your child's school, child care, and other people's homes.
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Asthma and Exercise (Care of the Young Athlete)
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Almost every child (and adult) with asthma can
benefit from sports and physical activity. Also, asthma should not prevent young
athletes from enjoying a full athletic career. The following is information from
the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Asthma and Your Child
Category:
newborns_infants_and_toddlers
This handout informs parents about asthma, including information about asthma symptoms, triggers, treatments, medicines, and how to communicate with your child's school.
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Bedwetting
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Bedwetting is not a serious medical condition, but it can be a challenging problem for children and parents. Read on to find out more from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bedwetting and what can be done about it.
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Bedwetting
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Most children learn to use the toilet between 2 and 4 years of age. Even after children are toilet-trained, they may wet the bed until they are older. It's even common for 6-year-olds to wet the bed once in a while. Some children still wet the bed at age 12.
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Bronchiolitis and Your Young Child
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness among infants. One of its symptoms is trouble breathing, which can be scary for parents and young children. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bronchiolitis, causes, signs and symptoms, how to treat it, and how to prevent
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Chickenpox Vaccine, The
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
(Please see the related Vaccine Information Statement, The Chickenpox Vaccine: What You Need to Know)
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Chickenpox Vaccine, The: What You Need to Know (VIS)
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Chickenpox (also called varicella) is a common childhood disease. It is usually mild, but it can be serious, especially in
young infants and adults.
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Clean Intermittent Catheterization for Boys
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics that will help you understand the basics of clean intermittent catherization (CIC).
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Clean Intermittent Catheterization for Girls
Category:
common_illnesses_and_conditions
Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics that will help you understand the basics of clean intermittent catherization (CIC).
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Common Childhood Infections
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Most infections are caused by germs called viruses and bacteria. While you may be able to keep germs from spreading, you can't always keep your child from getting sick. It is important for parents to know how to keep their children healthy and what to do when they get sick. Read on to learn more from
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Constipation and Your Child
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Bowel patterns vary from child to child just as they do in adults. What's normal for your child may be different from what's normal for another child. Most children have bowel movements 1 or 2 times a day. Other children may go 2 to 3 days or longer before passing a normal stool.
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Croup
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Croup is an infection that makes the inside of your child's throat swell up. This makes it hard for your child to breathe. It can be scary for both parents and children.
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Croup and Your Young Child
Category:
newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Croup is a common illness in young children. It can be scary for parents as well as children. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about croup, including types, causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Croup: When Your Child Needs Hospital Care
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
Croup is a common illness that affects the airways, making it hard for a child to breathe. It's most common in toddlers but can affect children between 6 months and 12 years of age. Another symptom is a loud barking cough that is worse at night. Trouble breathing and the barking cough can be scary for
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Crying and Your Baby: How to Calm a Fussy or Colicky Baby
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Babies cry for different reasons. Crying is one way babies try to tell us what they need. They may be hungry, have a soiled diaper, or just want a little attention. (See checklist at the bottom.) If a crying baby cannot be comforted, the cause may be colic. Read on about colic and ways to calm a crying
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Diaper Rash
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newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Most babies get diaper rash, but it is usually not serious. Read on to find out more about what causes diaper rash and how to treat it.
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Diarrhea
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common_illnesses_and_conditions
An illness in which someone develops more watery and frequent stools than is typical for that person. Diarrhea can be caused by changes in diet, such as drinking excessive amount of fruit juice, eating more than the usual amounts of certain foods, and the use of some medications. Diarrhea also can be
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Diarrhea and Your Child
Category:
newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Diarrhea can be acute (lasts a short time) or chronic (lasting more than 2 weeks). Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about acute diarrhea, as well as how to manage the symptoms, and how to help reduce your child’s chances of getting diarrhea.
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Ear Infection
Category:
common_illnesses_and_conditions
There are 2 common types of ear infections: otitis media (middle ear infection) and otitis externa (swimmer’s ear). Most ear infections of young children occur in the middle ear.
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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Category:
newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Eczema is a chronic skin problem that
causes dry, red, itchy skin. It is also called atopic
dermatitis or AD. Anyone can get eczema, but it is
most common in babies to young adults.
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