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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Treating Your Child's Pain: Medical ProceduresCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
During certain medical procedures, your child may experience pain. These procedures can include having blood drawn, having breathing or feeding tubes put in, or lumbar punctures (spinal taps). Luckily, pain from these activities does not last long. Read on to find out how your child's pain from medical
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Treating Your Child's Pain: SurgeryCategory: pediatric_care
Often after children have surgery, they have problems with pain. Luckily, there are ways to help ease this type of pain. Read on to find out how your child's pain from surgery can be managed.
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Treatment for Obesity in Children and Teens
Fortunately, there are a variety of proven treatments for overweight and obesity in children and teens.
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Treatment of Sports Injuries (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: pediatric_care
There is often more than one way to effectively treat an injury. Treatment programs are always adjusted to meet the individual needs of the athlete and the unique requirements of the athlete's sport or activity.
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Tuberculosis (TB)—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
A disease caused by an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually involves the lungs but could affect other parts of the body
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Type 2 Diabetes: Tips for Healthy LivingCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Children with type 2 diabetes can live a healthy life. If your child has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your child's doctor will talk with you about the importance of lifestyle and medication in keeping your child's blood glucose (blood sugar) levels under control.
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Umbilical Cord - BleedingCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Bleeding occurs from cord’s point of separation. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus
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Umbilical Cord - Cord CareCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Questions about how to care for the normal umbilical cord or navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.
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