Seven Steps to Safer Sunning
Seven steps to safer sunning to prevent sunburn and skin cancer, including avoiding the sun, using sunscreen, wearing a hat and sunglasses, covering up, avoiding artificial tanning and checking your skin regularly. The Power of Accutane
Accutane (isotretinoin) is a powerful and effective medication for teens with uncontrollable or severe acne, but can also have powerful and serious adverse effects. Learn more about Accutane to help decide if it is the right medication for your child. Scoliosis In Children and Adolescents
This fact sheet defines scoliosis and provides information about how it is diagnosed and treated in children and adolescents. Epilepsy Information Page
Having a seizure does not necessarily mean that a person has epilepsy. Only when a person has had two or more seizures is he or she considered to have epilepsy. Snake Bites
Snake bites, how to prevent and treat bites from poisonous or venomous snakes, including basic first aid techniques and things to not do. Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
Childhood nephrotic syndrome causes high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), low levels of protein in the blood and swelling or edema. Learn about causes and common treatments. Infectious Mononucleosis and Epstein Barr Virus
Symptoms of infectious mononucleosis are fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands. Mono is caused by the Epstein Barr virus and is a common childhood infection. A mono spot test or EBV antibody tests can be used for diagnosis. Shingles
Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a reactivation of chickenpox, which can cause pain and a classic rash, with clusters of small bumps that turn into vesicles (fluid filled blisters) and eventually form crusty scabs. Food Allergies
Food allergies affect up to 6% of children and can cause serious and even life threatening reactions. Learn about allergic reactions, the most common foods that cause allergies in children (eggs, milk, peanuts, soy and wheat), having multiple allergies and about food labeling to avoid foods with ingredients that your child is allergic to. Child Abuse Facts for Parents
Child abuse is harm to, or neglect of, a child by another person, whether adult or child, and it can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or through neglect. Abuse may cause serious injury to the child and may even result in death. Learn the signs of possible abuse. Tanner Stages and Puberty
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Hydrocephalus in children causes an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain, which can cause the ventricles to enlarge. Learn about the different types of hydrocephalus, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, testing and treatments. Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
This is a guide to some of the directories and listings of summer camps available for children with disabilities. Treatment of Persistent Middle Ear Fluid
Treatment of children with persistent middle ear fluid can help your children hear and understand your speech. Learn to prevent ear infections, promote listening, language learning, and early literacy learning. Childhood Immunization Schedule
This schedule indicates the recommended ages for routine administration of currently licensed childhood vaccines as of November 1, 2000, for children through age 18 years. Well Child Visits
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Information to help provide your children with proper nutrition, including when to give vitamins, calcium requirements, how much fruit juice is too much and getting kids to eat fruits and vegetables. Fetal Surgery
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Chickenpox is a common viral infection in children that causes an itchy rash with blisters, but it can be prevented with the varivax vaccine. Learn about symptoms, how it is spread, and common treatments. Understanding Vaccine Safety
Understanding vaccine safety can help you to learn the importance of immunizations to protect your children from vaccine preventable diseases. and learn about the benefits and risks of vaccines and their side effects and what to do if your child has an adverse reaction to a vaccine. Use Caution with Pain Relievers
Learn to avoid overdosing over the counter pain relievers with acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, which are also available in OTC cold medicines. Poison Ivy Treatment Guide
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and/or Poison Sumac will cause an allergic reaction in most people. Urushiol is a chemical in these plants that causes the blisters and itchy rash. Learn to prevent and control reactions and common treatments. Depression in Children and Adolescents
Depression affects many adolescents and children, causing school and behavioral problems and difficulty with relationships. Learn to recognize the symptoms of depression and how to get help. | 