Common Illnesses & Concerns: Children
At some point in life, your child will become sick or injured. Many health problems or injuries can be quickly dealt with at home, if as a parent you take the time to prepare and learn what to do.
On this page, you’ll find information on the most common diseases, injuries and problems that physicians treat. Some can be treated at home, while others will require the attention of your child's primary care physician.
If you are ever concerned that a problem is life-threatening to your child, call 911 immediately.
Child Development
From routine check ups and immunizations to counseling your teen on the birds and the bees -- much of your child’s healthy development is up to you.
You’re child will experience countless changes as they grow up. As a parent, you can assist your child during these exciting, and sometimes challenging, times by being knowledgeable about the physical and emotional changes your child will experience.
From the links below, you’ll learn more about development in newborns, infants, children and teenagers.
- Newborn Development (Acrobat file)
- 2 to 4 Weeks (Acrobat file)
- 2 Months (Acrobat file)
- 4 Months (Acrobat file)
- 6 Months (Acrobat file)
- 9 Months (Acrobat file)
- 12 Months (Acrobat file)
- 15 to 18 Months (Acrobat file)
- 24 Months (Acrobat file)
- 3 Years (Acrobat file)
- 5 Years (Acrobat file)
- 6-10 Years
- 11 to 14 Years
- 15 to 18 Years
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Common Illnesses
Asthma
Bladder Infections (Urinary Tract Infections)
Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Colds, Age 11 and Under
Colds, Age 12 and Up
Colic
Croup
Diaper Rash
Ear Problems and Injuries
Ear Infection
Fifth Disease
Fever, Age 3 and Younger
Fever, Age 4 and Older
Fever Seizures (Febrile Seizures)
German Measles (Rubella)
Jaundice in Newborns
Measles (Rubella)
Mumps
Nausea and Vomiting, Age 3 and Younger
Nausea and Vomiting, Age 4 and Older
Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis
Rash, Age 11 and Younger
Rash, Age 12 and Older
Roseola
Spitting Up
Thrush
Tonsillitis
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
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