For Parents

Child Health Library

Select from 100’s of topics about caring for your child and managing their illness.

Illness & Symptoms

Illness & SymptomsSelect an OptionAbdominal Pain, Age 11 and YoungerAbdominal Pain, Age 12 and OlderAnimal or Human BiteArm InjuryAsthmaAthlete’s FootBottle-Feeding (Formula) QuestionsBreast-Feeding QuestionsBurnsChest PainChickenpoxColdsConstipation, Age 11 and YoungerConstipation, Age 12 and OlderCoughs, Age 11 and YoungerCoughs, Age 12 and OlderCroupCrying, Age 3 and YoungerDiaper RashDiarrhea, Age 11 and YoungerDiarrhea, Age 12 and OlderDehydrationEar InfectionsEar – Swimmer’sEar Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and OlderEye – Burns to the EyeEye – Objects in the EyeEye InjuriesFever, Age 11 and YoungerFever, Age 12 and OlderGenital Problems and Injuries – MaleHand-Foot-and-Mouth DiseaseHay Fever (Nasal Allergies)Head Injury, Age 3 and YoungerHead Injury, Age 4 and OlderHeadacheHivesImmunizationsImpetigo – Infected SoresInfluenzaInsect BitesJaundice in NewbornsLeg InjuriesLice – HeadMouth InjuryMouth UlcersNewborn Rashes and Skin ConditionsNose InjuriesNosebleedsPinwormsPoison Ivy, Oak, or SumacPuncture WoundsRash, Age 11 and YoungerRash, Age 12 and OlderRespiratory Problems, Age 11 and YoungerRespiratory Problems, Age 12 and OlderRingworm of the SkinRingworm of the ScalpSore ThroatSpider BiteSpitting Up – RefluxSplinter RemovalStrep ThroatSunburnTear Duct – BlockedTeethingThrushTick BitesToothache and Gum ProblemsUmbilical Cord CareUrinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and YoungerUrinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and OlderNausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and YoungerNausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older

Medications & Dosages

Medications & DosagesSelect an OptionMedicine / DosagesAcetaminophenIbuprofenAntihistamines

Additional Resources

Additional ResourcesSelect an OptionSymptom CheckerBreastfeedingLearning DisabilitiesParentingInfant and Toddler HealthMental and Behavioral HealthTeen Health

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