1+ week, 2+ day ago  (914+ words) By: Andrew N. Hashikawa, MD, MS, FAAP & Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. Measles infection can lead to serious health problems, especially in babies and young children. Fortunately, measles is a…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (849+ words) Source: American Academy of Pediatrics Related Medline Plus Pages: Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births Twins: Two Distinct Individuals Whenever I meet someone who happened to grow up as a twin, I always ask if there was anything he would have preferred…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1727+ words) Vaccines are under constant study. For a vaccine to become part of the AAP Recommended Immunization Schedule, it must be tested in many steps, found safe and be closely monitored. Safety testing begins as soon as a new vaccine is…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (551+ words) Pollens from trees, grasses and weeds Molds, both indoor and outdoor Dust mites that live in bedding, carpeting and other items that hold moisture Animal dander from furry animals such as cats, dogs, horses and rabbits Some foods and medicines…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (765+ words) By: Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP As parents, we want to protect our children from all discomfort. At the same time, we know that preparing them to deal with challenges is important. It builds their resilience and offers the…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1144+ words) By: Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP After years of talking with teens and their parents about substance use, here's the single most important thing I've learned: Connection matters more than control. I hear it from parents all the time:…...

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5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (337+ words) If your newborn is premature or your child has a critical illness or injury requiring transportation from one medical facility to another, your newborn or child may require the care of a pediatric/neonatal critical care transport team. What is…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (855+ words) By: Lisa Umphrey, MD, FAAP Generations have shared the belief that armed conflict is not healthy for children and other living things. But in a world where armed conflict fills our screens with images of loss and grief, parents can't…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (580+ words) Children are the victims of about 60% of all dog bites in the United States. Fortunately, a relatively small number of these bites spread the very serious rabies infection. Rabies is a rare disease in the United States, with 1 to 2 deaths…...