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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Puncture WoundCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
The skin is punctured by a pointed narrow object (such as a needle). Puncture wounds that contain splinters or slivers are covered elsewhere.
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Racquet Sports (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Racquet sports (tennis, racquetball, squash, badminton, and paddle tennis) are sports of speed and agility and involve athletes of all ages.
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Rash Localized - Cause UnknownCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Rash or redness on one small part of the body (localized). Red or pink rash. Small spots or solid redness.
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Rash Widespread - Cause UnknownCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A pink rash that is all over the body (widespread). Small or large pink spots
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Ratings: Making Healthy Media ChoicesCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Research has shown that children are influenced by what they see and hear, especially at very young ages. To help parents make informed choices about what their children see and hear, many entertainment companies use ratings systems. Ratings give parents more information about the content of television
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Raw Milk: What You Need to KnowCategory: safety_and_prevention
Raw milk is milk that comes straight from a cow, sheep, or goat. Raw milk is not pasteurized (heated to kill germs) or homogenized (processed to keep the cream from separating from the milk).
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Almost all children get a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection at least once before they are 2 years of age. Most children have mild symptoms. But babies and some children can get very sick from RSV. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about RSV, including how to protect
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
A virus that causes the common cold and other respiratory signs or symptoms
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