Children's Health

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Shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) work best when they are given at certain ages. Find out which shots your child needs.... Details >

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Healthy eyes and vision are very important to a child’s development. Schedule an eye exam for your child and learn how to protect and help develop your child’s vision.... Details >

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Doctors recommend that 11 and 12 year olds get important shots (vaccines). Schedule a checkup for your pre-teen.... Details >

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Find out how to prepare for checkups for kids ages 1 to 4.... Details >

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Find out how to prepare for checkups for kids ages 5 to 10.... Details >

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Lead can cause learning and behavior problems in children. Learn steps you can take to protect your family from lead poisoning.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Tooth decay is one of the most common childhood diseases. Learn what you can do to keep your child’s teeth healthy.... Details >

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One of the best ways to prevent overweight and obesity in your child is to improve the eating and activity levels of your entire family. Learn how to help your child make healthy choices.... Details >

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