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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Medical Procedures - Comforting Your Child
Information and guidance on helping your child cope with medical procedures.
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Medical Visits - Making Them Easier
Information and guidance on helping your child cope with medical visits.
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Medication - Giving Liquid Medicine to Cooperative ChildCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Techniques for giving liquid medicines to a child who cooperates
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Medication - Giving Pills to Cooperative ChildCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Techniques for giving pills or capsules to a child who cooperates
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Medication - Refusal to TakeCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Your child refuses to take a liquid medicine
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Medicine and the Media: How to Make Sense of the MessagesCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
Your child is sick or hurt and the first thought on your mind is, “How can I make my child better?” That's natural. No parent wants his or her child to suffer. So how do you decide what medicines to give or treatments to try?
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Meningitis—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
An infectious disease causing swelling or inflammation of the tissue covering the spinal cord and brain.
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Meningococcal Disease: Information for Teens and College StudentsCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Certain teens and young adults have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. College students, especially freshmen who live in dorms and military recruits, are at an increased risk compared with others in this age group. It's important to know how to protect yourself because meningococcal disease
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