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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) or Influenza - How to Tell
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Information and guidance on similarities and differences of COVID-19 and influenza infections.

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  • For Today's Teens: A Message From Your Pediatrician
    Category: pediatric_care

    Now that you are getting older, you have different health needs than you did when you were younger. However, your pediatrician is still there to help you stay healthy.

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  • Getting Children Outside While Social Distancing for COVID-19
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Many schools are now closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. You may have created a schedule for your family. Ideally, it includes some outdoor time.

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  • Imaging Tests: A Look Inside Your Child's Body
    Category: newborns_infants_and_toddlers

    If your pediatrician isn't sure what the cause of your child's illness or injury is, imaging tests may be needed. Imaging tests are used to “look” inside the body. They can help diagnose injuries and illnesses from broken bones to cancer. Some tests can even find problems before symptoms appear.

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  • Imaging and Medical Radiation Safety: Important Information for Parents
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Pediatricians use different tests and tools to help them diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. This handout was written by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to answer questions about imaging and medical radiation safety.

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  • Parent's Guide to Complementary and Integrative Medicine, A
    Category: pediatric_care

    While most children in North America receive conventional medicine when they are sick, many parents want to know about natural therapies too. Alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine and folk remedies are some of the words used to describe these different therapies. Read on for more information.

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  • Pediatric Subspecialists
    Category: pediatric_care

    The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has created a series of fact sheets about different surgical and medical pediatric subspecialists to whom your children may be referred. The fact sheets are available on the official AAP Web site for parents: www.HealthyChildren.org.

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  • Positive Parenting & COVID-19: 10 Tips to Help Keep the Calm at Home
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Calmly teaching your child good behavior can become more difficult, though no less important, during stressful times. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers these tips for families facing long periods of time isolated at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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  • School Health Centers and Your Child
    Category: school-aged_children

    School health centers are becoming more and more common. Most handle medical emergencies, provide health screenings and refer students to doctors for health problems. A growing number of these centers also offer health services such as immunizations and physical examinations. Therapies for children with

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  • Should My Child Join a Clinical Trial?
    Category: pediatric_care

    Clinical trials are research studies. They are designed to learn more about ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases. Clinical trials can also help people with chronic (long-term) illnesses find better ways to live each day with their illness.

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  • Simple Ways to Entertain and Boost Your Baby’s Development at Home
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    During social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, you may be looking for new ways to entertain and play with your young child. Thankfully, all you need is loving attention and some basic household items.

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  • Social Distancing: Why Keeping Your Distance Helps Keep Others Safe
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    As the spread of COVID-19 continues, communities are being asked to reduce close contact between people. This is called social distancing, and it’s an important and effective way to slow down the spread of this virus.

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  • Sports Medicine Professionals (Care of the Young Athlete)
    Category: pediatric_care

    Athletes may deal with many different types of medical personnel after an injury. Athletes also may be referred by their primary care doctors to a sports medicine doctor or other sports medicine specialists for further evaluation and treatment.

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  • Teens & COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities During the Outbreak
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 can be especially hard for teens, who may feel cut off from their friends. Many also face big letdowns as graduations, proms, sports seasons, college visits and other long-planned events are cancelled or postponed. Here are a few ways you can help your

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  • Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    All babies cry. Most babies cry a lot from two weeks to two months of age. Some cry more than others, and some cry longer than others. For many new parents, crying is one of the most stressful parts of coping with a newborn.

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  • Treating Your Child's Pain: Medical Procedures
    Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions

    During certain medical procedures, your child may experience pain. These procedures can include having blood drawn, having breathing or feeding tubes put in, or lumbar punctures (spinal taps). Luckily, pain from these activities does not last long. Read on to find out how your child's pain from medical

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