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.
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Chickenpox Exposure - No SymptomsCategory: Skin - Widespread Symptoms
Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed chickenpox when child has no rash or other symptoms of chickenpox.
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Child Sexual AbuseCategory: safety_and_prevention
Sexual abuse of children is more common than most people think. About 1 out of 5 girls and 1 out of 10 boys will be sexually abused during their childhood. Parents can take steps to help prevent and recognize sexual abuse in children.
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Childhood Obesity: A Complex Issue
An important step in understanding the health of your child is checking if they have excess weight. That's because excess weight - overweight or obesity - can impact their overall health.
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Childproofing Your HomeCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Children are naturally curious and love to explore. Young children especially like to explore by putting things in their mouths. Before or as soon as children begin crawling or walking, parents and caregivers need to take extra steps to make sure harmful items are out of reach, out of sight, and locked
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Children’s Dental Health: What You Need to KnowCategory: 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.
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Choking Prevention and First Aid for Infants and ChildrenCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
When children begin crawling, or eating table foods, parents must be aware of the dangers and risks of choking. Children younger than 5 years can easily choke on food and small objects.
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Choosing Over-the-Counter Medicines for Your ChildCategory: safety_and_prevention
“Over-the-counter” (OTC) means you can buy the medicine without a doctor's prescription. Talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist* before giving your child any medicine, especially the first time.
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Choosing Quality Child Care: What's Best for Your Family?Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Finding high-quality child care is very important but not always easy. Your choice will play a key role in your child's health and development. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about child care options to help you in your search for what's best for your family.
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