The following Frequently asked questions have been approved by the
American Academy of Pediatrics and have been posted to this website
for your education and help.
Common Illnesses
Fever / AAP
Appendicitis / AAP
Vomiting / AMA
Anemia / AAP
Treating Diarrhea and Dehydration /AAP
Spread / AAP
Adenoids / AAP
Croup / AAP
Treating and Preventing the Flu / AAP
Sore Throats / AAP
Symptoms of Anemia / AAP
Chickenpox / AAP
Viral Dirrhea / AAP
Conjunctivitis / AMA
Ear Infections / AAP
Infections / AAP
Frequently Asked Questions
Overview / AAP
Treating Acne / AAP
You and Your Pediatrician / AAP
Puberty Information For Boys / AAP
Asthma and Allergies
Has Asthma? / AMA
Symptoms of an Allergy / AAP
CommonAllergies / AAP
Pet Allergy / ACAAI
Food Allergies / AAP
Behavior
Skills / AAP
Being Bullied? / AAP
ADHD Overview / AAP
Behavior / AAP
Worries About / AAP
Signs of Low Self-Esteem / AAP
Tantrums / AAP
Disobedience / AAP
Discipline / AAP
Anxiety / AAP
Especially for Teens
Care / AAP
Influences / AAP
Teens / AAP
Driver Safety / AAP
Sexuality / ACOG
Family Issues
Your Adolescent / AAP
Prejudice / AAP
Family Problems / AAP
Work / AAP
Family / AAP
Divorce / AAP
Stepsiblings / AAP
Fitness and Sports
Sports Programs / AAP
Exercise and Your Lifestyle / AAP
Types of Exercise / AAP
Athletes and Nutrition / AAP
Growth and Development
Reading / AAP
Growth and Your 1-3 Month Old / AMA
The Senses and Your Newborn / AMA
Gender Identity / AAP
HIV and AIDS
Immunization in HIV-Infected Children / AAP
Facts about HIV and AIDS / AAP
How HIV is Spread / AAP
Infant Care
Jaundice / AAP
Colic / AAP
Communication and Your 1-3 Month Old / AMA
Positioning and SIDS / AAP
Circumcision / AAP
Caring For A Newborn Baby / AMA
Newborn / AMA
Immunizations and Infectious Disease
General Information About Immunization / CDC
vaccine / AAP
Why Immunizations are important / AAP
Common Myths About Immunizations / AAP
Immunizations for the School-Age
Child / AAP
MMR Vaccine / AAP
Vaccine Recommendations For Travelers Under 2 Years Old / CDC
Vaccine / AAP
Vaccine Recommendations For Travelers Ages 2 or Older / CDC
Vaccine / AAP
Nutrition
Nutritional Needs of School-Age
Children / AAP
Healthy Mealtime Habits: 2 to 5 Years / AMA
Special Diets and Special Concerns: 13 to 18 Years / AMA
Toddler's Diet / AAP
Cooking with Your Children / AAP
Solid Foods / AAP
Vegetarianism / AAP
Choosing Healthy Snacks / AAP
Healthy Mealtime Habits: 13 to 18 Years / AMA
Calcium Requirements of Infants, Children and Adolescents / AAP
Does Your Child Need Vitamin Supplements? / AAP
Hypoallergenic Infant Formulas / AAP
Eating Disorders / AAP
Healthy Food Choices for School-Age Children / AAP
Healthy Food Choices: 2 to 5 Years / AMA
Is Your Child Overweight? / AAP
Healthy Mealtime Habits: 6-12 Years / AMA
Cholesterol in Childhood / AAP
Breastfeeding / AAP
Breastfeeding and your diet / AAP
Skin Care
What Causes Acne / AAP
Treating Diaper Rash / AAP
Eczema and Dermatitis / AAP
What Causes Diaper Rash? / AAP
Substance Abuse
Preventing substance abuse / AAP
Marijuana: A Continuing Concern for Pediatricians / AAP
Preventing Inhalant Abuse / AAP
Patterns of Alcohol Abuse / AAP
Common Inhalants / AAP
Tobacco, Drugs and Adolescents / AAP
JAMA Patient Page: Kids Lighting Up / AMA
JAMA Patient Page: Preventing Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents / AMA
Toilet Training and Bedwetting
Bed-wetting / AAP
Toilet Training / AAP
