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Well-Child Visit: 9 Months for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your baby might be doing by 9 months old.
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How to Take an Oral Temperature for Parents
Taking an oral temperature is easy in an older, cooperative child. Most kids can have their temperature taken this way when they’re about 4–5 years old. Here's how to do it.
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Growth Charts for Parents
Doctors use growth charts to figure out whether kids' height and weight measurements are "normal" and whether they're developing on track. Here are some facts about growth charts.
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Well-Child Visit: Newborn for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve after your baby arrives.
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Well-Child Visit: 20 Years for Parents
Find out what this doctor's visit will involve when your son or daughter is 20.
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Cholesterol for Parents
Most parents probably don't think about what cholesterol means for their kids. But high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, which has its roots in childhood.
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Diabetes: When to Call the Doctor for Teens
Taking care of your diabetes includes knowing when to call a doctor and get medical help.
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Immune System for Parents
The immune system, composed of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that protect against germs and microorganisms, is the body's defense against disease.
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Well-Child Visit: 19 Years for Parents
Find out what the well-child visit will involve when your son or daughter is 19.
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Well-Child Visit: 5 Years for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the fifth year.