Common Childhood Illness and Concerns

 

As a child grows from infancy through adolescence, it is important to promote good health throughout some of the common problems that occur. These can range from diaper rash in babies, to sore throats and sports injuries in older children.

Listed in the directory below are some common conditions and illnesses in the growing child, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Latest Kids' Health News
Parents cut kids' calories when menus are labeled

January 24, 2010 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When restaurant menus list calories, parents will limit how much fast food their kids eat, a new report suggests.

One-fifth of US teens have unhealthy cholesterol

January 21, 2010 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One in five American teens has unhealthy cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease in adults, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.

Flu vaccine additive boosts wide protection

January 20, 2010 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A vaccine additive made by Novartis and used in its European influenza shots can boost the body's immune response to a wide range of viruses, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.

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