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Get Your Child’s Shots on Schedule: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

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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 >

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

Questions and Answers about Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis in children. Learn about the disease and how you can help your child live well with it.... Details >

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Children’s Health Topics  External Link

The Diseases and Conditions Web pages address prevention, symptoms, and treatment of medical problems, including autism, allergies, ear infections and many more.... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  External Link

Ear Infections in Children

Basic consumer health information about otitis media including a description, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Epilepsy Quiz for Kids  External Link

Think you know everything there is to know about epilepsy? Here are ten questions that test your knowledge.... Details >

The Epilepsy Therapy Project  External Link

Family Start Guide: Childhood Apraxia of Speech  External Link

This guide offers information and support to families and friends new to the diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Learn how to help children with CAS as they grow and develop. ... Details >

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association   External Link

Frequently Asked Questions: Make-A-Wish Foundation  External Link

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. This document explains eligibility requirements, res... Details >

Make-A-Wish Foundation  External Link

Heart Camps for Kids  External Link

The following is a list of camps for kids with heart conditions that provide the curriculum, activities, and supportive environment to encourage these children to make friends with their peers and s... Details >

Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation  External Link

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) develops when E. coli destroys red blood cells and causes sudden, short-term kidney failure in children. Learn how you can prevent and treat HUS.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Introduction to Hepatitis B for Parents of Adopted Children - (PDF)  External Link

Children from areas where hepatitis B is common (Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe) are frequently infected with hepatitis B early in life when it is more likely that it will become a chronic infection... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  External Link

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