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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Lymph Node Infection - ViralCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A viral infection of lymph nodes. Main symptom is swollen nodes.
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Making Healthy Decisions About SexCategory: safety_and_prevention
Before you decide to have sex or if you are already having sex, you need to know how to stay healthy. Even if you think you know everything you need to know about sex, take a few minutes and read on. Your doctor wants to make sure you know the facts.
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Managing Anxiety: Tips for Families—Mental Health ToolkitCategory: behavioral_and_psychosocial_issues
Anxiety is another word for feeling worried or scared. If your child is feeling anxious, they may not be able to tell you. Your child may feel bad or sick without knowing why, or you may notice they seem restless or tired.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Abnormal Immunity: An OverviewCategory: chronic_health_needs
No one knows for sure how many children have suppressed immune systems. It is becoming more common as more children receive transplants and survive serious problems with their immune systems like HIV. Some children have temporary alterations in their immune system from medications and the immune system
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergic Skin ConditionsCategory: 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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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergies: An OverviewCategory: 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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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—AnaphylaxisCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the whole body. It happens when the body intensely responds to an allergen.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—AsthmaCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.
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