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The 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.

  • Responding to Children's Emotional Needs During Times of Crisis: Information for Parents

    Pediatricians are often the first responders for children and families suffering emotional and psychological reactions to terrorism and other disasters. As such, pediatricians have a unique opportunity to help parents and other caregivers communicate

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  • Right From the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children

    As a parent, you are interested in your child's health. Your role is to provide healthy food in appropriate portions, and your child's role is to decide how much to eat. That is why it is important to understand how to provide healthy choices for your child.

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  • Ringworm of the Body

    Skin infection with 1 or more ring-shaped spots. Has a rough edge and clearing of the center

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  • Ringworm of the Scalp

    A fungus infection of the scalp. The medical name is Tinea capitis

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  • Ringworm—Child Care and Schools

    A fungal infection that may affect the body, feet, or scalp

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  • Roseola

    Roseola is widespread fine pink rash that’s caused by a specific virus. Classic feature is that the rash is preceded by 3 to 5 days of high fever.

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  • Roseola (Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7)—Child Care and Schools

    A viral infection causing fever or rash in infants and children that primarily occurs between 6 and 24 months of age

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  • Rotavirus—Child Care and Schools

    Fecal-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

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    1710 W 287 Business #100,
    Waxahachie, TX 75165