
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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Gymnastics (Care of the Young Athlete)
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sports_and_fitness
Gymnastics is a sport of flexibility and agility
that includes 4 forms: artistic, rhythmic, acrobatic, and tumbling and
trampoline. Each form has its unique physical demands and specific injury risks;
however, all forms include jumping and back
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Health Care for College Students
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adolescents
College is filled with many opportunities to learn and experience life. You'll be responsible for making your own choices, including choices about your health. Following is important information to help you stay healthy and safe on your new journey.
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Healthy Communication With Your Child
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growth_and_development
Healthy communication with your child
is one of the most important and rewarding skills that you can develop as a
parent. It also makes the tough parts of parenting (such as disciplining your
child) much easier and more effective. Good communication
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Helping Your Child Cope With Life
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behavioral_and_psychosocial_issues
Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about how you can help your children be more resilient.
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Helping Your School-Age Child Cope With Death
Category:
behavioral_and_psychosocial_issues
By school age, children understand that death is an irreversible event. Yet even though youngsters recognize that death is something more than going to sleep for a long time, they still may have many unanswered questions that they may not verbalize: Where did grandmother go when she died? What is she
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Hepatitis A Vaccine (VIS)
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immunizations
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by
the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is found in the stool of people with hepatitis
A.
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Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) Vaccine (VIS)
Category:
immunizations
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease is a serious disease caused by bacteria. It usually affects children under 5 years old. It can also affect adults with certain medical conditions.
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