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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Amoxicillin RashCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin.
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Anal FissureCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
An anal fissure is a shallow tear in the skin around the anus. This is the cause in over 90% of children with blood in the stools.
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Anal ItchingCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Itching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.
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AnaphylaxisCategory: 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 in Children and TeensCategory: 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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Anesthesia and Your Child: Information for ParentsCategory: safety_and_prevention
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: The Day of the ProcedureCategory: 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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