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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Fifth Disease (Human Parvovirus B19)—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
Common viral infection with rash occurring 1 to 3 weeks after infection
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Figure Skating (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Figure skating is a lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Competitive skating requires strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, balance, jumping ability, artistic expression, mental strength, and financial resources.
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Financial Assistance—Autism ToolkitCategory: pediatric_care
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to get support from programs funded through their state or county. Some examples are financial help, education support, medical care, job skills training, and residential or living services. Some supports are available to all children because
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Fingernail Infection - BacterialCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Mild bacterial infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail
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Fingernail Infection - YeastCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Mild chronic infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail. The medical name is chronic paronychia
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Fingernail InjuryCategory: Arm or Leg Symptoms
Information and guidance on injury to a fingernail.
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Fire Ant StingCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Stung by a fire ant. Fire ant stings are more common in the Southern U.S.
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