Patient Education

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.

Viral Infection

Category:: Fever Symptoms

Information and guidance about viral infections.

Tooth Decay Prevention

Category:: Mouth / Teeth / Throat Symptoms

Information and guidance on preventing tooth decay in children.

Tongue – Unusual Color

Category:: Mouth / Teeth / Throat Symptoms

Information and guidance on what to do when the color of the tongue’s surface has changed.

Glued Wound Care

Category:: Skin - Localized Symptoms

Information and guidance on how to care for a wound closed with a medical skin glue.

Mumps Exposure – No Symptoms

Category:: Neck or Back Symptoms

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed mumps when child has no rash or other symptoms of mumps.

Serum Sickness

Category:: Skin - Widespread Symptoms

Information and guidance on serum sickness.

Measles Exposure – No Symptoms

Category:: Skin - Widespread Symptoms

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed measles when child has no rash or other symptoms of measles.

Chickenpox Exposure – No Symptoms

Category:: Skin - Widespread Symptoms

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed chickenpox when child has no rash or other symptoms of chickenpox.

Thumb Sucking Habit

Category:: Behavior Problems

Information and guidance on thumb sucking habit.

Stool Smearing

Category:: Behavior Problems

Information and guidance on what to do when a child wipes stool (poop) on objects or surfaces such as their bed or walls.

Schoolwork Success – How To Encourage

Category:: Behavior Problems

Information and guidance on how to encourage schoolwork success for children in first grade or higher.

Scab Picking Habit

Category:: Behavior Problems

Information and guidance on scab picking habit.

Nose Picking Habit

Category:: Behavior Problems

Information and guidance on nose picking habit.

Nail Biting Habit

Category:: Behavior Problems

Information and guidance on nail biting habit.

Media Violence – Protecting Your Child

Category:: Behavior Problems

Information and guidance on how to reduce exposure to media violence.

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