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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Type 2 Diabetes: Tips for Healthy Living
Children with type 2 diabetes can live a healthy life. If your child has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your child's doctor will talk with you about the importance of lifestyle and medication in keeping your child's blood glucose (blood sugar) levels under control.
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Umbilical Cord - Bleeding
Bleeding occurs from cord’s point of separation. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus
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Umbilical Cord - Cord Care
Questions about how to care for the normal umbilical cord or navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.
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Umbilical Cord - Delayed Separation Past 3 Weeks
Cord is still attached after 3 weeks. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus
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Umbilical Cord - Minor Infection of Cord or Navel
Umbilicus (navel) has a cloudy discharge or even some dried pus on the surface. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.
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Umbilical Cord - Normal Navel Care After Cord Falls Off
Questions about how to care for the navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.
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Umbilical Granuloma
A small red growth found in the navel after the cord falls off. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.
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Umbilical Hernia
A bulge or swelling in the area of the umbilicus (navel or belly button).
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Upper Respiratory Infection (Common Cold)—Child Care and Schools
The term upper respiratory infection usually refers to a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (ie, nose, throat, ears, and eyes). Upper respiratory infections are common among infants in child care (10–12 per year) but become less common as children mature. Older children and adults have
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Urethritis from Soap - in Young Boys
Information and guidance on urethritis from soap in young boys.
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Urethritis from Soap - in Young Girls
Information and guidance on urethritis from soap in young girls.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (Female)
A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis
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