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Are These Symptoms Serious? -CMG Article

Asperger syndrome -WWW Site
an autism spectrum disorder, a group of conditions that include autism and other disorders with similar symptoms, such as problems with language and communication, and repetitive or restrictive patterns of thoughts and behavior.

Asthma -WWW Site

Asthma and physical activity in the school -WWW Site
National Institutes of Health description of asthma and how to help people with asthma participate in all school activities.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) -WWW Site
A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping fromthe National Institute of Mental Health


Autism -CMG Article

Autism Spectrum -WWW Site
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping from the National InstituteofMental Health.

Baby’s First Doctor’s Appointment -CMG Article

Bike Helmets Safety Guidelines -WWW Site

Blood Work Abbreviations -CMG Article
Description of a few important blood tests and their abbreviations.

Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work -CMG Article

Breastfeeding Support Groups -CMG Article

Car Seats -CMG Article

Child Car Safety Checklist -WWW Site

Childhood Vaccinations -WWW Site
Immunization Schedule - Are Your Child's Vaccinations Up to Date? from the CDC


Children's Eyes & Vision -CMG Article

Confidentiality - child and parent rights -CMG Article

Could My Child Have High Cholesterol? -CMG Article

Dental Health for Toddlers -CMG Article

Diaper Rash -CMG Article

Differences in Babies -CMG Article

Ear Infections in Children -WWW Site
New York State Department of Health brochure for parents.

Emotional Development -WWW Site
General Description ofthe emotional stages of child development.

Encouraging your baby's development -CMG Article

Fever is our Friend -CMG Article

Fever Management -CMG Article

Fifth Disease -CMG Article

Fruit Juice Recommendations for Children -CMG Article

Hand Foot and Mouth Disease -WWW Site
Description of this common viral disease from the CDC

Head Lice (Pediculosis) -WWW Site
Responding to the overwhelming and increasing amount of misinformation available online, the NPA prepares parents, teachers, and children to deal with head lice and nits using safe methods and educational resources

Heart Murmur, Innocent -CMG Article

Helping Kids to be More Active -CMG Article

Helping your Child Lose Weight -CMG Article

Lactose Intolerance In Infants and Small Children -CMG Article

Lead Testing -CMG Article

Manners - How to teach your child polite behavior -CMG Article
Helping you child learn good manners and polite behavior.

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome -WWW Site
Description of this syndrome that affects the breathing in newborn babies.

National Safety Belt Coalition -WWW Site
The National Safety Council's National Safety Belt Coalition is a network of organizations and individuals that promote the lifesaving benefits of correctly used safety belts and child safety seats.

Never Shake A Child -CMG Article

Night Terrors in Children -WWW Site
Description of this frightening condition in your young child.

Nosebleeds -CMG Article

Pityriasis Rosea -CMG Article

Pre-participation Sports Physicals -CMG Article

Preventing Child Abuse -WWW Site

Prevnar (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) -CMG Article

Raising Safe and Healthy Kids -WWW Site
Suggestions for raising safe and healthy kids from the CDC.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) -WWW Site
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia among infants and children under 1 year of age.

Reye's Syndrome -WWW Site
Reye's Syndrome, a deadly disease, strikes swiftly and can attack any child, teen, or adult without warning. All body organs are affected, with the liver and brain suffering most seriously. Reye's Syndrome usually appears after a flu-like infection, upper respiratory infection, chicken pox, or other viral illness. Research has established a link between Reye's Syndrome and the use of aspirin and other salicylate containing medications.

Roseola -CMG Article

Scabies -WWW Site

School Physicals -CMG Article

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) -WWW Site
SBS results from injuries caused by someone vigorously shaking an infant.

Summer Safety -CMG Article
Plan a safe summer for your family.

Sunburn -CMG Article

Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa) -CMG Article

Teen Topics -WWW Site
Parent Package from the American Medical Association. Covers 15 topics to help parents talk to teens.

Thumb Sucking -CMG Article
Why do kids suck their thumbs and what to do about it?

Tip the Scales in Your Childs Favor -CMG Article

Toddlers Safety - Preventing Tragedy -CMG Article
Tips about child proofing your house.

Tooth Injury -WWW Site
What do you do if your child has in injured or knocked out tooth.

Vaccine Safety and Autism -CMG Article
Facts about vaccine safety and autism.

Vaginal Infection with Monilia/Yeast -CMG Article

Warts in Children -WWW Site
Many of us have had a wart somewhere on our bodies at some time. But other than being a nuisance, most warts are harmless.

Your Child’s Cholesterol Level -CMG Article
Discussion of what steps can you take to lower your child's risk of high cholesterol.