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.
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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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Arm Injury
Injuries to the arm (shoulder to hand). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament.
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