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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.

  • Amoxicillin Rash

    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 Fissure

    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 Itching

    Itching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.

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  • Anaphylaxis

    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 Teens

    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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  • Anemia: Iron Deficiency Type

    Information and guidance on anemia.

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  • Anesthesia and Your Child: Information for Parents

    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 Procedure

    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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  • Animal Bite

    Bite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.

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  • Ankle Injury

    Information and guidance on ankle injury in children.

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  • Ankle Sprain Treatment (Care of the Young Athlete)

    Acute ankle and foot injuries are common in athletes and other active young people. Sprains account for the greatest number of acute injuries.

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  • Answers About Complementary and Integrative Medicine—Autism Toolkit

    Complementary medicine refers to practices that are used in addition to the educational, behavioral, and medical interventions recommended by your child’s pediatrician and schools. Alternative medicine refers to treatments that are used in place of the recommendations of your child’s pediatrician.

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  • Antibiotics - When Do They Help?

    Antibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. However, they are often over-used in our society

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  • Antibiotics Aren't Always Needed

    Parents need to know that using antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help and may even cause harm to children.

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  • Anxiety Attack

    Sudden attacks of overwhelming, intense symptoms. Symptoms: fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate and feeling dizzy. The body goes on total “red alert”.

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  • Appetite Slump - Young Child

    You are concerned that your child is not eating enough food each day. It may seem like your child is never hungry.

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