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What You Need to Know in an Emergency for Parents
In an emergency, it's hard to think clearly about your kids' health information. Here's what important medical information you should have handy, just in case.
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Getting Health Visits in Your Preferred Language for Parents
Making sure you and your child’s doctor understand each other is key to a helpful health care visit. If English isn’t your first or preferred language, here's how to do that.
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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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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 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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Leaving Your Child Home Alone for Parents
It's natural for parents to be a bit anxious when first leaving kids without supervision. But you can feel prepared and confident with some planning and a couple of trial runs.
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How Can I Take Charge of My Own Medical Care? for Teens
Find out how to take charge of managing your medical care.
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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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MRI (Video) for Teens
This video shows what it's like to get an MRI.
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X-Ray (Video) for Teens
Watch what it's like to get an X-ray.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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