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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Constipation and Your Child
Bowel patterns vary from child to child just as they do in adults. What's normal for your child may be different from what's normal for another child. Most children have bowel movements 1 or 2 times a day. Other children may go 2 to 3 days or longer before passing a normal stool.
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Contact Dermatitis - Allergic
Red itchy area of the skin from contact with an allergic substance
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Contact Dermatitis - Irritant
Red area of the skin from contact with an irritant
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Core Exercises (Care of the Young Athlete)
Core exercises strengthen the muscles of the
spine, abdomen, and pelvis. These muscles support all physical activity.
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Corneal Abrasion
Information and guidance about viral infections.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Diagnosed or Suspected
Information and guidance on when COVID-19 is diagnosed or suspected.
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