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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.

  • Bronchiolitis and Your Young Child

    Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness among infants. One of its symptoms is trouble breathing, which can be scary for parents and young children. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bronchiolitis, causes, signs and symptoms, how to treat it, and how to prevent

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  • Bruises

    Bruises to the skin anywhere on the body. Bruises are bleeding into the skin from damaged blood vessels

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  • Building Strong Bones: Why Calcium Counts

    As you grow, you need calcium to build strong bones and a healthy body. Getting plenty of calcium while you are young also makes your bones strong and keeps them strong for your entire lifetime.

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  • Bullying: It's Not OK

    CONNECTED KIDS: Bullying is when one child picks on another child again and again. Usually children who are being bullied are either weaker or smaller, are shy, and generally feel helpless. Bullying most commonly takes place at school, when adults are not watching, or through email or instant messages.

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  • Burners and Stingers (Care of the Young Athlete)

    Burners and stingers are intense pains that occur when the nerves that run from the neck to the arm are stretched or compressed. This typically occurs in contact or collision sports where the shoulder may be pushed backward or the head and neck

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  • Burns

    Burns to the skin. A burn is a heat, chemical or electrical injury to the skin

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  • COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist for Kids

    A checklist for parents to help prepare for your child's COVID-19 vaccination.

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  • COVID-19 Vaccines - Answers to Common Questions

    Answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccination.

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  • COVID-19: What Families Need to Know

    COVID-19, discovered in December 2019, quickly became a global pandemic. Doctors and researchers continue to learn more about it every day. Safe and effective vaccines are now available, offering hope for an end to the pandemic. Until everyone is vaccinated, however, the virus continues to spread.

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  • COVID-19—Child Care and Schools

    A contagious disease caused by a respiratory virus called SARS-CoV-2.

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  • Campylobacter—Child Care and Schools

    A type of bacteria that can cause infection of the intestines

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  • Canker Sores

    Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the inner lips or cheeks. Not caused by an infection

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  • Car Safety Seat Checkup

    Using a car safety seat correctly makes a big difference. Even the right seat for your child's size may not properly protect your child in a crash unless it is used correctly. So take a minute to check to be sure.

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  • Car Safety Seats Guide

    Here is more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about choosing the most appropriate car safety seat for your child.

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  • Care of the Uncircumcised Penis

    At birth, boys have skin that covers the end of the penis, called the foreskin. One choice you will make for your new baby boy is whether to have him circumcised. Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin, exposing the tip of the penis.

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  • Cast Care - Arm

    A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

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