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First Aid: Poisoning for Parents
Most childhood poisonings happen in the home. They usually can be treated at home with advice from the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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COVID-19: Home Care & Precautions for Parents
Anyone who is sick — even if they don't know for sure they have coronavirus (COVID-19) — should stay home unless they need medical care. This helps prevent the illness from spreading to others.
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Medical Care and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old for Parents
Regular well-child exams are essential to keeping kids healthy and up-to-date with immunizations against dangerous diseases. Here's what to expect at the doctor's office.
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Medical Care and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old for Parents
Regular well-child exams are an important part of keeping kids healthy and up to date on immunizations against serious diseases. Find out what to expect at the doctor's office.
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Medical Care and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old for Parents
Regular well-child exams are essential to keep kids healthy and up-to-date with immunizations. Find out what to expect at the doctor's office.
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Taking Charge of Your Medical Care for Teens
Figuring out health care is part of becoming an independent adult. Here are tips for teens on what that involves, and how to choose your own doctor.
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I Have Sickle Cell Disease. What Should I Know About Going Away to College? for Teens
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Do Asthma Medicines Work? for Teens
Two different types of medicines are used to treat asthma. Read about how they work, and why people might need to take them.
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Health Care Providers: Anesthesiologists for Parents
An anesthesiologist is a doctor who oversees the medicine given to patients to prevent pain during medical procedures.
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Getting an EKG (Video) for Kids
Getting an EKG doesn't hurt and it gives doctors important info about how your heart is beating. Watch what happens in this video for kids.