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ACL Injuries (Care of the Young Athlete)

The ACL is the ligament that connects the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) inside the knee joint. Ligaments are tough, non-stretchable fibers that hold bones together. The ACL, along with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial

Aerobic Training (Care of the Young Athlete)

Aerobic training strengthens the heart and lungs and improves muscle function. One goal of aerobic training is to enhance sports performance and to improve training response. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Baby Formula Shortages: What Parents Need to Know

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

Books to Build Character and Teach Your Child Important Values

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Reach Out and Read have compiled the following list of books— organized by age and topic—to help you raise children who are aware of the world around them, curious, brave, kind, and thoughtful. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to review these titles

Breastfeeding Your Baby: Caring For Your Breasts

Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to care for your breasts during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

COVID-19—Child Care and Schools

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

Colds: What You Need to Know

There is no cure for the common cold because colds are caused by viruses. Antibiotics don’t kill viruses, so they will not make your child’s cold better. But you can help your child feel better until the cold goes away.

Croup—Child Care and Schools

A respiratory illness primarily affecting infants and children 6 months to 3 years of age caused by multiple different viruses and characterized by a hoarse voice and barky cough.

Diverse and Inclusive Books For Children

A sampling of favorite titles collected by pediatricians to help families select and share books with young children. This list was created in collaboration between Reach Out and Read and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Minority Health, Equity and Inclusion, the Book List Committee

Monkeypox: What You Need to Know

Category: safety_and_prevention

In the rare event that an adult in your household develops monkeypox, share this information with your pediatrician and discuss what you can do to protect your child from infection. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about monkeypox.

Parent's Guide to GER (Gastroesophageal Reflux) and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) occurs during or after a meal when stomach contents go back into the tube (esophagus) that connects the mouth to the stomach.

Scabies—Child Care and Schools

Category: infectious_diseases

An infestation of the skin by small insects called mites

Stress-Management Plan

Category: behavioral_and_psychosocial_issues

Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to aid parents in helping their children manage stress.

Talking With Your Children About Racism: Start, Continue the Conversation

Information for parents in talking with children about racism.

Talking to Children About Racial Bias

Strategies that parents can use to help their children deal with racial bias.

Tips for Parents of Adolescents: Common Concerns

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about common concerns during adolescence.

Using Books to Talk With Kids About Race and Racism

Books are powerful tools that can serve as “mirrors, windows, and maps," reflecting children's own identity. Reading allows children to take a few steps in someone else's shoes, showing children the range of possibilities for their place in the world.

VIS—Dengue Vaccine

Category: immunizations

Dengue is caused by one of four viruses spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.

What is a Neonatologist?

Although your pediatrician can solve most health problems of newborns, a Neonatologist is trained specifically to handle the most complex and high-risk situations.

What is a Pediatric Critical Care Specialist?

If your child has an illness or injury that results in your child being in an unstable critical condition, a hospital-based Pediatric Critical Care Specialist (pediatric intensivist) can be called on to provide the special care that your child needs. Some conditions that may cause your child to be unstable

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