Children's Health
As a caregiver, your child's health is a top priority. Equip yourself with helpful resources and knowledge as they grow, so you can rest easy when it comes to your child's health.
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Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medicines for Babies and Children
Read on for helpful tips, information, and safety steps on giving OTC medicines to babies and children.
When to Use Antibiotics for Your Child
Taking antibiotics for reasons other than a bacterial infection can cause problems. For example, your child may have side effects from the medicine. And resistant bacteria can be made, which means future infections can be harder to treat.
Why Get Your Older Child or Teen Immunized?
Watch this video to learn why it's important to get your child immunized.
Influenza (Flu) in Children
Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
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Helping your child thrive at school
Healthy Living
Watch That Backpack Load
Most children rely on backpacks to carry books and supplies to and from school and activities. But a backpack that's too heavy or doesn't fit right can cause harm.
Your Child’s Separation Anxiety and School
The prospect of new experiences away from parents or other loved ones can be quite frightening, especially for younger children. These worries are a normal part of development for all children.
Learning Disorders in Children
A learning disorder is when a child has trouble learning in certain school subjects. Your child may have problems with reading, math, or writing. Here's what you need to know, and how to help.
For Parents: Signs That Your Child Is Being Bullied
Bullying is very common. About 1 in 5 children and teens ages 12 to 18 report that they were bullied over the last 12 months.
Test your knowledge on pediatric health
Take the Teen Vaccine Quiz
Thanks to vaccines, most U.S. children are protected against serious diseases such as measles, mumps, diphtheria, polio, and chickenpox. But what happens to that protection in adolescence?
What Do You Know About Child Development?
Answer this one: When riding in a motor vehicle, how tall should a child be to sit in a regular seat and use an adult seat belt instead of a being strapped into a car safety seat or booster seat?
