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.
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Upper Respiratory Infection (Common Cold)—Child Care and Schools
The term upper respiratory infection usually refers to a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (ie, nose, throat, ears, and eyes). Upper respiratory infections are common among infants in child care (10–12 per year) but become less common as children mature. Older children and adults have
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Urethritis from Soap - in Young Boys
Information and guidance on urethritis from soap in young boys.
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Urethritis from Soap - in Young Girls
Information and guidance on urethritis from soap in young girls.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (Female)
A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (Male)
A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis
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Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in young children. These infections can lead to serious health problems. UTIs may go untreated because the symptoms may not be obvious to the child or the parents. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about UTIs—what they are,
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Urinary Tract Infection—Child Care and Schools
An infection of one or more parts of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, the tubes that join the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), the bladder, and the tube that leads from the bladder to the outside (the urethra).
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Urination Pain - Symptom (Female)
Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine. Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine
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