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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Animal BiteCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Bite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.
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Ankle InjuryCategory: Arm or Leg Symptoms
Information and guidance on ankle injury in children.
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Ankle Sprain Treatment (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Acute ankle and foot injuries are common in athletes and other active young people. Sprains account for the greatest number of acute injuries.
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Answers About Complementary and Integrative Medicine—Autism ToolkitCategory: autism_spectrum_disorder
Complementary medicine refers to practices that are used in addition to the educational, behavioral, and medical interventions recommended by your child’s pediatrician and schools. Alternative medicine refers to treatments that are used in place of the recommendations of your child’s pediatrician.
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Antibiotics - When Do They Help?Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
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 NeededCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
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 AttackCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
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 ChildCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
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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