The Youngest Victims:
Children are not little adults. Their developing minds and bodies place them at disproportionate risk in a number of specific ways: Children are particularly vulnerable to aerosolized biological or chemical agents because they breathe more times ... [... more]
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS WEB SITE
Dedicated to the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Influenza or "flu" season runs through early spring. The AAP is making available a television public service announcement on the importance of the flu ... [... more]
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AAP Pediatrician Referral Service
Please read the following and then indicate whether you accept or decline the Pediatrician Referral Service's Terms and Conditions. The American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatrician Referral Service (herein after called AAP Pediatrician Referral ... [... more]
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Question and Answers on Acute Otitis Media
The following Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs) are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Feel free to excerpt these FAQs or use them in their entirety for distribution to your families. Please attribute these FAQs to the American ... [... more]
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Learn More About Pediatric Subspecialists
The American Academy of Pediatrics has created a series of fact sheets that offer information about the many different pediatric subspecialists which parents may be referred to. and you will need Adobe Reader to access or print the files. What is ... [... more]
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AAP NEWS RELEASE - Q AND A: POISON TREATMENT IN THE HOME
The information in this document should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on the individual facts and circumstances. [... more]
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AAP - Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families - 2009
American Academy of Pediatrics - Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2009 Sold in packs of 50. Discounts are available when you order multiple packs!) One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding ... [... more]
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How to Use Your Managed Care Plan Effectively:
Many changes have and will continue to occur in how your family will receive health services. One important change is the use of managed care plans, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs), by ... [... more]
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AAP - VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY CLINICAL REPORT
Here are some commonly asked questions and answers on the recommendations in the AAP Clinical Report, "Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency: New Guidelines for Vitamin D Intake", that may be helpful for families. Why is it necessary [... more]
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Tell the story
Many parents want to know when is the best time to tell a child she is adopted. The answer is that it is never too early to talk to your child about adoption. Before age 3, include age-appropriate children's books on adoption as part of your ... [... more]
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Facts for Parents About Vaccine Safety
The AAP understands that parents may have concerns about vaccinating their children. Vaccines are one of the most successful medical advances of all time. Vaccine safety is an issue of great importance to the AAP and to pediatricians, who support ... [... more]
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AAP PARENTING CORNER Q & A: CHILD ABUSE
Child abuse is common. The news is so full of reports about child mistreatment that you can?t help but wonder how safe your child really is. Although it?s a mistake to become overprotective and make your child fearful, it is important to ... [... more]
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