What is Impetigo? Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Common in young children, impetigo can present as boils, carbuncles, furuncles and abscesses. It is mostly seen on the face and around the mouth, but can be found any…
Hearing Loss
What is hearing loss in children? Hearing loss can vary greatly among children and can be caused by many things. In the United States, 1 to 3 children per 1,000 are born with hearing loss each year. Most children also…
Flattening of the Child’s head
What is positional plagiocephaly? Positional plagiocephaly (play-gee-oh-seff-a-lee) is the term used to describe a flattened or misshapen head that may result from crowding within the womb or from an infant being placed in the same position (such as on the back)…
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than one year old. It is not caused by any vaccine, not indications of bad parenting What are the risk factors? Stomach sleeping…
Dental care
Birth to 6 months of age: It is important to care for your child’s teeth and dental (oral) health from birth. Practicing healthy habits can prevent or reduce tooth decay (cavities) in infants and children. Always clean your infant’s gums…
Tourette Syndrome
What is Tourette syndrome? Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The disorder is named for Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette, the pioneering French neurologist who in 1885 first…
Cystic Fibrosis
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the glands that make mucous, saliva and sweat to not work properly. The mucous is sticky instead of thin and slippery and chokes the lungs and can…
Constipation
What is constipation? Constipation is a condition in which bowel movements occur less frequently than usual or stools tend to be hard, dry, and difficult and painful to pass. Constipation is common in children and is usually without long-term consequences;…
Urinary Tract Infection in Children
Throughout childhood, the risk of a UTI is 2 percent for boys and 8 percent for girls offices every year. The symptoms are not always obvious to parents, and younger children are usually unable to describe how they feel. Recognizing…