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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Suture QuestionsCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Common questions about sutures or stitches. Stapled wounds are treated the same as sutured wounds
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Swallowed Harmless SubstanceCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Your child swallowed an unusual but harmless substance. Your doctor told you it was harmless. It was not a solid object that could get caught in the throat or esophagus. It was not a poison, chemical or drug.
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Swallowed Small ObjectCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Small harmless solid object swallowed. Child has no symptoms.
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Swimmer's ItchCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
An itchy harmless rash caused by tiny parasites in fresh water lakes. A less common rash can also occur in salt water (called clam digger’s itch).
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Swimming (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: sports_and_fitness
Swimming is a sport in which there is a great diversity among participants. There are both recreational and competitive swimmers, ranging in age from preschool through college.
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Tailbone InjuryCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
The most common injury is a bruised tailbone. The tailbone is the small bone at the lower end of the spine. Location: upper part of the groove between the buttocks.
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