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AAP - Protecting Your Child from the Sun
This article provides sound information on sun exposure and skin cancer. © American Academy of Pediatrics.

AAP Immunization Schedule
You'll find the current recommended childhood immunization schedule. © American Academy of Pediatrics..

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This site provides extensive information on ADHD. It covers what ADHD is, how it is diagnosed, and how to get help. Provided by the National Institute of Mental Health.

Growing Pains
This article describes what growing pains are and when they may warrant a visit to the doctor. © The Nemours Foundation.

Seven Steps to Safer Sunning
These steps will help you and your children prevent skin cancer. This information also describes how to conduct a monthly skin examination. An FDA Consumer publication reprint.

SIDS Fact Sheet
This site explains what is known about SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and what may lower the risk of SIDS. Provided by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Virtual Hospital / Iowa Health Book: Scoliosis
This is a question and answer format article explaining scoliosis (curvature of the spine). © Department of Nursing The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and The University of Iowa.