Ask NOAH About: Child Health
This consumer health information web site links you to information and resources related to general and specific child and adolescent health issues. Topics include common childhood diseases, chronic i... Details >
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health |
Childhood Diarrhea: Messages for Parents
This consumer health information brochure describes diarrhea symptoms, causes, spread and treatment and prevention. Advice is included on how to assess the severity of the problem and when a doctor sh... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Constipation in Children
Although constipation is usually harmless, it can be a sign or cause of a more serious problem. This fact sheet details the causes and symptoms of this bowel disorder in children and what symptoms wou... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Febrile Seizures
Also available in: Spanish
This web page presents a general overview of febrile seizures that include risk factors, treatment, diagnosis, prognosis and current NIH-sponsored research on febrile seizures in medical centers throu... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health |
Head Lice
Head lice are primarily spread through direct head to head contact, although sharing personal items may play a role in their spread between children. This fact sheet discusses symptoms and diagnosis ... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
KidsHealth Web Site
Browse this site for up-to-date health information related to children and adolescents. You can find information here about growth, food & fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medi... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
Lice Infestation (Pediculosis)
This web site presents fact sheets that provide basic information about head lice (pediculosis) -- symptoms, diagnosis and treatment -- for professionals and consumers.... Details >
National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Otitis Media (Ear Infection)
Basic consumer health information about otitis media including a description, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse |
What Parents Need to Know About Bedwetting
Bedwetting, (medical term enuresis), is a common condition in children and adolescents. This online consumer fact sheet discusses the types, causes and treatment of this condition.... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
