American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘child’
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Your Child’s Mental Health
Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
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Depression in Children and Teens
It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who…
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Intoeing
Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…
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Stuttering
Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak smoothly. It can cause them to repeat words, parts…
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OTC Cough and Cold Medicines and My Child
Doctors do not recommend giving children younger than 6 years old OTC medicines for cough and cold.
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Concussions in Kids
A concussion is what it’s called when the brain bounces around or twists inside the skull. Many typical accidents may…
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Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that…
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Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is eating in response to your emotions or boredom. It’s different than true hunger. But how do you…
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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to…
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Head Lice
Head lice are small wingless insects that can get on your hair and scalp. Lice bites may cause constant scratching,…
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Hair Loss
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive…
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
It is important to exercise no matter what age you are. A lifelong exercise program is the surest way to…
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HPV Vaccine is for Boys, Too
Girls—and boys—can both benefit from getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The vaccine reduces chances of developing some cancers later…
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Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that most people are exposed to as infants. It rarely causes symptoms, but sometimes…
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Croup
Croup is caused by a respiratory virus and causes children, usually age 5 and younger, to have a barking…
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Baby’s First Steps
Watching a baby take their first steps is exciting, but it also leads to a new set of challenges for…
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…
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Rotavirus
Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…
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Otitis Media (with Effusion)
Otitis media with effusion means there is fluid in the middle ear. It is common in young children and usually…
