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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Self-Harm
Information and guidance on self-harm in children.
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Serum Sickness
Information and guidance on serum sickness.
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Sever's Disease (Care of the Young Athlete)
The calcaneal apophysis is a growth center where
the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia attach to the heel. It first appears
in children aged 7 to 8 years. By ages 12 to 14 years the growth center matures
and fuses to the heel bone.
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Shigella—Child Care and Schools
An intestinal infection caused by the Shigella bacteria
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Shin Pain and Athletes
Shin pain occurs most frequently in athletes
involved in running, jumping, or high-impact sports. Shin pain can be caused by
shin splints (also called medial tibial stress syndrome), a
stress fracture of the tibia or fibula, or compartment syndrome.
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