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Use this A–Z directory when you know the topic you need. If you are not sure, return to Start Here and choose by symptom or concern.

A

Abdominal Pain (Stomachache): When to Seek Care

Acne and Skin Breakouts: When to Seek Help

Allergic Reactions, Hives and Swelling: When to Seek Care

Animal Bites and Scratches in Children: When to Seek Care

Anxiety, Panic, and Worry in Children: When to Seek Help

Attention, Hyperactivity, and Focus Concerns: When to Seek Help

B

Back Pain and Scoliosis in Children: When to Seek Care

Bedwetting in Children: What Is Normal and When to Seek Help

Bicycle, Scooter, Skateboard, and Helmet Safety

Blood in Stool and Rectal Bleeding in Children: When to Seek Care

Burns and Scalds in Children: First Aid and When to Seek Care

C

Car Seats, Booster Seats, and Seat Belts: A Family Safety Guide

Chest Pain, Palpitations, and Fast Heartbeat in Children: When to Seek Care

Child Safety Checklist: Infants and Young Children

Choking in Children: Prevention and What to Do

Constipation and Stool Problems: When to Seek Care

Coughs, Colds and Breathing: When to Seek Care

Crying, Colic and an Inconsolable Baby: When to Seek Care

D

Dental Problems and Mouth Injuries: When to Seek Care

Developmental Concerns: When to Seek Help

Diaper Rash and Skin Irritation: When to Seek Care

Dizziness and Fainting in Children: When to Seek Care

E

Ear Pain and Sore Throat: When to Seek Care

Eye Redness, Discharge and Eye Injury: When to Seek Care

F

Fever and Illness: When to Seek Care

Firearm Safety and Secure Storage for Families

First Aid for Common Injuries: When to Seek Care

H

Head Injuries and Concussion: When to Seek Care

Head Lice: Identification, Treatment, and When to Seek Help

Headache in Children: When to Seek Care

Heat Illness in Children: Prevention and When to Seek Care

Home Fire, Carbon Monoxide, and Emergency Safety

I

Insect Bites and Stings in Children: When to Seek Care

L

Learning and School Concerns: When to Seek Help

Limping, Leg Pain and Refusal to Walk: When to Seek Care

M

Menstrual Cramps, Heavy Periods, and Vaginal Bleeding: When to Seek Care

Moles, Birthmarks, and Skin Changes: When to Seek Care

Mouth Sores and Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: When to Seek Care

N

Newborn General Advice: The First Month

Nosebleeds in Children: First Aid and When to Seek Care

P

Picky Eating and Mealtime Challenges: When to Seek Help

Playground and Trampoline Safety for Children

Poisoning and Possible Ingestion: What to Do Now

Poor Weight Gain and Feeding Concerns: When to Seek Care

Puberty and Body Changes: When to Seek Help

R

Rashes and Skin: When to Seek Care

S

Safe Sleep for Babies: What Families Need to Know

Scalp Problems and Hair Loss: When to Seek Care

Screen Time and Digital Media: A Family Guide

Seizures and Staring Spells: What to Do and When to Seek Care

Sleep Problems in Children: Bedtime, Night Waking, and Nightmares

Speech and Language Concerns: When to Seek Help

Sports Injuries in Children: When to Seek Care

Sun Safety and Sunburn in Children: Prevention and When to Seek Care

Swollen Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps in Children: When to Seek Care

T

Temper Tantrums, Aggression, and Big Feelings: When to Seek Help

Testicular Pain and Scrotal Swelling: When to Seek Care

Tick Bites and Possible Lyme Disease: When to Seek Care

Toilet Training: Readiness, Steps, and When to Seek Help

Travel Health and Motion Sickness: A Family Guide

U

Urinary Symptoms and Possible UTI: When to Seek Care

V

Vaginal Symptoms and Genital Irritation: When to Seek Care

Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration: When to Seek Care

W

Warts and Molluscum: When to Seek Care

Water Safety for Children: Prevention and Emergency Response

Wheezing and Asthma Symptoms: When to Seek Care

These resources are for general education only and do not replace individualized medical advice. For questions about your own child, contact your child’s current healthcare professional.