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• Corneal Abrasions for Parents

  
  

  Corneal abrasions, which are common among kids, happen when something gets into the eye. Though sometimes painful, they're rarely serious and usually heal within a few days.

• Food Allergies (Topic Center) for Parents

  
  

  Food allergies can be serious, so it's very important to quickly identify and treat reactions. Learn about food allergies here so you know what to do when a child has a food allergy.

• Your Child's Immunizations: Meningococcal Vaccines for Parents

  
  

  Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.

• Your Child's Vaccines: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) for Parents

  
  

  Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.

• Weight Loss Surgery for Parents

  
  

  When diet and exercise aren't enough to help shed stubborn pounds, weight loss surgery may be an option for teens who are very overweight.

• Weight Loss Surgery for Teens

  
  

  Weight loss surgery works. But it's serious stuff, both physically and emotionally. Find out about two weight loss surgery options for teens.

• Fever (High Temperature) In Kids for Parents

  
  

  Fevers happen when the body's internal "thermostat" raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body's way of fighting infections.

• Bug Bites and Stings for Teens

  
  

  Generally, insect bites and stings are harmless. Find out how to keep pests from ruining your fun.

• Childhood Stress: How Parents Can Help for Parents

  
  

  Stress is a normal response to changes and challenges. And life is full of those, even during childhood. Here are tips for parents on helping kids cope with normal stress and how to tell when stress is serious.

• Shellfish Allergy for Teens

  
  

  Shellfish allergies can be serious - and shellfish can appear in some surprising foods and products. Read about shellfish allergy and what to do when a reaction is severe.