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Techniques for giving pills or capsules to a child who cooperates

Your child refuses to take a liquid medicine

Your child is sick or hurt and the first thought on your mind is, “How can I make my child better?” That's natural. No parent wants his or her child to suffer. So how do you decide what medicines to give or treatments to try?

An infectious disease causing swelling or inflammation of the tissue covering the spinal cord and brain.

Certain teens and young adults have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. College students, especially freshmen who live in dorms and military recruits, are at an increased risk compared with others in this age group. It's important to know how to protect yourself because meningococcal disease

Information and guidance on normal menstrual bleeding, often called a "period".

Cramps in the lower belly or pelvis. They start during the first 1 or 2 days of a girl’s period. Cramps only happen during menstrual bleeding. Report of cramps in the past are helpful. Cramps often don’t start until periods are present for over 1 year.

The middle ear is the space behind the eardrum that is usually filled with air. When a child has middle ear fluid (otitis media with effusion), it means that a watery or mucus-like fluid has collected in the middle ear. Otitis media means middle ear inflammation, and effusion means fluid.

Almost all children bump their heads every now and then. While these injuries can be upsetting, most head injuries are minor and do not cause serious problems. In very rare cases, problems can occur after a minor bump on the head. This publication was written by the American Academy of Pediatrics to

Molluscum are small raised growths that have a smooth, waxy surface. Viral infection of the skin

A skin disease caused by a virus, somewhat similar to warts

In the rare event that an adult in your household develops monkeypox, share this information with your pediatrician and discuss what you can do to protect your child from infection. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about monkeypox.

Mononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection of the lymph nodes. Main symptoms are sore throat and widespread swollen lymph nodes

A disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus; the illness is commonly known as mono.

Fiber is an important nutrient that most children (and parents) are not getting enough of each day. As parents, you do your best to feed your family healthy foods, but you may need help with choosing good sources of fiber. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about fiber.

Bites from a mosquito cause itchy, red bumps. Often they look like a hive.

Through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile disease may also be spread by blood transfusion and organ donation.

Symptoms triggered by a spinning, rocking or rolling motions. The main symptoms are dizziness and nausea

Information and guidance on minor symptoms a child may have from a motor vehicle accident but has no serious injury.

Symptoms that occur with travel to a high altitude. Starts at 8,000 feet (2400 meters) above sea level or higher. Also called Altitude Sickness.

Injuries to the lips and mouth. Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate)

Herpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the lining of the mouth. Found on the gums, inner lips, inner cheeks, or tongue

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed mumps when child has no rash or other symptoms of mumps.

A viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands

Information and guidance on nail biting habit.

Information and guidance on how to perform nasal rinse.

Information and guidance on how to perform nasal suction.

Information and guidance on stress-related nausea in children.

A feeling that vomiting might occur and feeling “sick to the stomach” (queasy). Vomiting has not occurred. That symptom is covered in the Vomiting handout. Stomach pain is not present. That symptom is covered in the Abdominal Pain handout.

Pain or discomfort in the back, side or front of the neck. Includes minor muscle strain from neck overuse

Questions about flying or mountain travel with a newborn baby.

Information and guidance on taking care of your new baby.

Information and guidance for new mothers.

Common questions asked about the normal newborn’s appearance and body