Sick Care - Common Problems - Unifour Pediatrics

Common "Sick" Problems at

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Most Common "Sick/Problem" topics: (or click HERE for more)

Fever:
Fever - BS Fever Information - KE Fever Information - AAP Fever & Taking a Temp - KH Tylenol and Ibuprofen dosing - BS How to measure a temp - BS	Best ways to take temp - AAP Tylenol and Ibuprofen Dosing - KE Taking an underarm temperature - KH Taking an oral temperature - KH Taking a rectal temperature - YH Fever - Myths and Facts - BS

Ear Pain and/or Infection:
Earache - BS Otitis Media - Acute - Adam Ear Anatomy - Adam Otitis Externa - Adam	Middle ear infection - KH Otitis Media - Chronic - Adam Serous Otitis Media - Adam Otitis Externa - KH

Common Cold:
Common Cold (Viral URI) - KH "Common Cold" OR "Flu"? - KH Common Cold - Adam Importance of Hand Washing - KH	Common Cold (Viral URI) - PA Flu Vaccine a Good Idea? - KH Cold Symptoms - Adam

RSV Bronchiolitis:
Bronchiolitis - KH Importance of Hand Washing - KH Bronchiolitis - BS Bronchiolitis - Adam	RSV Infection - KH Lungs and Respiratory System - KH RSV Infection - BS RSV Infection - Adam

Pharyngitis - Viral and Strep:
Pharyngitis - KH Strep Throat - BS Tonsillitis - KH Pharyngitis - Adam Pharyngitis - Viral - Adam Scarlet Fever Rash - PA Impetigo - KH	Tonsillitis - KH Strep throat - KH Importance of Hand Washing - KH Pharyngitis - Strep - Adam Tonsillitis - Adam Scarlet Fever Rash - KH Impetigo - PA

Influenza (the "Flu"):
Influenza (the "Flu") - KH Tamiflu Resistance in 2009 - CDC Tamiflu Concerns may be flu itself Tips on Treating Flu - KH Influenza Information - Adam Relenza Information - FDA	Influenza (the "Flu") - PA Tamiflu Warning - Neurologic - DC FDA Tamiflu warning Too Late for Flu Shot? - KH FluMist Nasal Immunization - Adam Tamiflu Information - FDA

Constipation:
Constipation - KH	Constipation - PA

Diarrhea:
Diarrhea - KH Dehydration - KH Belly Problems & Dehydration - KE	Diarrhea - PA Dehydration Instruction Sheet - KH Dehydration - KE

Vomiting:
Vomiting - KH Dehydration - KH Belly Problems & Dehydration - KE	Vomiting - PA Dehydration Instruction Sheet - KH Dehydration - KE

Rashes and Skin Problems:
Diaper Rash - KH Eczema - KH Index of Rashes - KE Scarlet Fever Rash - PA Fifth Disease - KH Roseola - KH Varicella (Chicken Pox) - KH Hand Foot Mouth Disease - KH Poison Ivy Instruction Sheet - KH Impetigo - KH	Diaper Rash - BS Eczema - PA Rashes - The Itchy Truth - KH Scarlet Fever Rash - PA Fifth Disease - PA Roseola - PA Varicella (Chicken Pox) - PA Hand Foot Mouth Disease - PA Contact Dermatitis and Itching - PA Impetigo - PA

Allergy and Asthma:
Allergic Rhinnitis (Hay Fever) - KH Environmental Control Measures KH Asthma Center - KH Asthma - KE Eczema - KH	Allergic Rhinnitis (Hay Fever) - PA Hay Fever - KE Asthma - PA Asthma Action Plan (Blank) - PA Eczema - PA

Newborn Problems and Concerns:
Common Newborn Concerns - KH Infant Crying - KE	Jaundice - KH

Helpful References/Links for "Sick/Problem/Well/Parenting" Care:
Pediatric Health Advisor - excellent pediatric medical advice (indexed)
Pediatric Advisor - Spanish - (Spanish version of the above - McKesson).
KidsHealth for Parents - excellent pediatric and parenting reference!
KidsHealth for Teens - (excellent Teen version of the above - McKesson).
KidsHealth for Kids - (excellent "Kids" version of the above - McKesson).
KidsHealth in Spanish - (excellent Spanish version of the above).
Medication/Drug Information Look-up - (find information about Meds).
A-Z Health Library and Tools - excellent medical search & animation.
AAP Pediatric Health Topics - excellent info (Academy of Pediatrics).
C C Parenting Network - Catawba County Parenting Network - classes.
The Parents Journal Parenting Tips - Tips from other parents - parenting.
The Parents Journal Radio Show - NPR radio program on parenting.
The Parents Journal Audio Clips - 500+ parenting lectures to listen to!
The Parents Journal Main Page - Great programs for parenting issues.
KidEmergencies.com - Childhood Emergency and Poisoning Resource.
DrGreen.com - Great Information for parents of many topics.
Kids Health First: - General information on child care.
KidsGrowth.com - Health Information from Pediatricians.
TeenGrowth.com - - Health Information from Pediatricians for teens.

Newborns:
Your Newborn - Excellent Newborn resources from KidsHealth.com.

Development/Growth:
Development and Growth - growth and development section of KidsHealth.
Zero to Three - excellent information on early childhood
Development (McKesson reference) - Scroll down to development sections.
Developmental milestones - age-specific developmental milestones listed.

Behavior/ADHD/Stress:
Behavior & Emotions - great, emotions and behavior section of KidsHealth.
Rainbows for Crisis - programs helping children through grief process.
All Kinds of Minds - programs for children with learning/school problems.
Dads and Daughters - fostering great relationships - fathers & daughters.
New American Dream - fostering ecologically sound habits in children.
Child/Adol Psychiatry - am. acad. of child and adolescent psychiatry web-site.
Child/Adol Psychiatry - AACAP - Helpful Mental Health Facts for Families.
CHADD: - Children and Adults with ADHD web-site - lots of resources.
WonderWise Parents - resources for child development and parenting.
Quotes For Parents - great quotes for parents to think about.

Disabilities, Special Needs
Disabilities (AAP) - information about disabilities from the Acad. of Pediatrics.
Disabilities Resource Community - Learning Disabilities Resource Comm.
IEPs - information on Individualized Education Plans (IEP's)
Dyslexia Support Group - The International Dyslexia Program web-site.

More Health Information:
Health Encyclopedia - Encyclopedia of Healthcare Topics - from WFUBMC.
Health Encyclopedia Spanish - Encyclopedia of Healthcare Topics - Spanish.
Animated Body Guide - pictorial anatomy guide/lessons - from WFUBMC.
CDC in Atlanta - Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta - excellent information.
CDC Diseases/Cond. - Centers for Disease Control - info. on conditions
Nat. Libraries Medicine - National Libraries of Medicine (searchable)
NIH Health Information - National Institutes of Health Info (searchable)
MedlinePlus Health Info - excellent - Medline Plus (US NLM and NIH)
"Best Health" References - excellent - Wake Forest Medical Center
Best Health in Spanish - Spanish version - Wake Forest Medical Center

Reading/Education:
Audio Clips - Education - excellent - Parents Journal audio lecture - education
Reach Out and Read! - Making books part of healthy childhood
Home Schooling - National Home Education Research Institute - NHERI
Harvard Educ. Letter - Harvard Education Letter - great information
Child Financial Training - Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy for children.
Financial Aid for College - SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid (for college)
Picture Book Reviews - List/Reviews of recommended books for children.
After-School Alliance - After-School programs for children & ways to start them.
Bookworm Angel Organization - literacy program example in Chicago.

Immunizations:
Vaccinate Your Baby - EXCELLENT reference about immunization information.
Vaccine public service announcements: PSAs by Amanda Peet and AAP, etc.
Vaccinate Your Baby - EXPERT INFO about immunizations - MANY sources.
Vaccine Education Center - EXCELLENT - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Autism's False Profits - Bad Science, Risky Medicine, Search/Cure - Excellent
Detailed reviews o f diet/autism info: Article itself is excellent and informative.
AAP Immunization Info - American Academy of Pediatrics immunization info.
AAP Immunization Safety - American Academy of Pediatrics immuniz. safety.
Every Child by Two - Every Child by Two immuniz. safety - Rosalynn Carter.
AAFP Immunization Info - American Academy of Family Practice imm. info.
AMA Immunization Info - American Medical Association immunization info.
CDC Immunization Safety - Centers for Disease Control immunization info.
Immunization Myths - Emory University - Info about Immunization Myths.
Immunization Omission/Delay Deaths - Case History of Deaths - no "shots".
Immunization Action Coalition - Immunization Info for health professionals.
Institute for Vaccine Safety - EXCELLENT Immunization Info in great detail.
National Network for Immunization Information - EXCELLENT Information.
Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases - Ask experts questions directly.
Voices for Vaccines - Dedicated and Reliable source of immunization info.
Vaccines & Immunizations - Centers for Disease Control & Prev (CDC).
Immunization Practices - ACIP - Advisory Committee for Immun Practices.
Vaccine Info Statements - Vaccine Information Sheets - many languages.
The Truth about Vaccines and Autism - EXCELLENT Immunization Info
National Association for Immunization Information - Excellent reference.
NC Immunize - Information on Immunizations for the State Of NC.
Do Vaccines Cause That? - Clearly sets the record straight about safety.
FDA information on Immunization Safety - FDA studies on vaccine safety.

Travel Medicine:
CDC Travel Health - CD Travelers' Health - excellent information - to anywhere.
MD Travel Health - complete travel health information - to anywhere.

Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding Basics index to topics - from KidsHealth.com web site.
Drug Lookup Breastfeeding - Drug lookup for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
La Leche League - excellent information to support breastfeeding.
AAP Breastfeeding Medication List - Academy of Pediatrics Info on drugs.

Nutrition and Exercise:
Breast Feeding Basics: menu from the KidsHealth breastfeeding web site.
Fitness and Nutrition - Nutrition and fitness information - from KidsHealth.
Eat Smart More More - North Carolina "Eat Smart Move More" program.
Turn Off TV/Video - Center for Screen-time Awareness (TV/video/computer)
NIH Healthy Lifestyles - National Institutes of Health - Weight control info.

Drug/Smoking Prevention:
Drug Abuse Prevention - Strategies for prevention of drug abuse.
NC Alliance for Health - To reduce smoking around kids and reduce obesity.
Drug Abuse Prevention - The science behind drug abuse - great for teens.

Safety/Prevention:
Safe Kids USA - preventing accidental injury in children.
Toy Recalls - Product Recalls - sponsored by US Government
Recalled Products - Product recalls - US Consumer Product Safety Commis.
Toy Safety - Federation of State PIRGs - finding and removing unsafe toys.
Internet Child Safety - National Center for Missing & Exploited Kids.
Video Game Rating - Entertainment Software Rations Board.
Safe Young Drivers - a guide for parents and teens.
Missing Kids - main site - National Center for Missing & Exploited Kids.

Child-Care, Camps, etc.
Child Care Resources - National Association for Child Care Resources.
Child Care Facilities Rated - NC Division of Child Development.
Summer Camps - National Camp Association - a recognized authority.
Mothers and More - organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers.
Twins, Triplets, etc. - supporting multiple birth families - at every step.
Child Care Resources - resource for finding high-quality child care.
America's Promise - resource (Gen. Colin Powell) helping disadvantaged.
American Academy of Pediatrics - search for camps/child-care via site.
Alliance for Childhood - child advocacy for healthy and enriching environment.

Internet Safety, etc.
Internet Safety - KidsHealth - Internet safety information from KidsHealth.
Safe CyberSurfing - Kids - More Internet safety information from KidsHealth.
Screentime Habits/Safety - healthy habits for TV, video games, and Internet.
Teen Internet Safety - safe Internet surfing tips for teens - from TeensHealth.
Internet Checklist - Parents - fill the checklist out & think about your situation.
CyberSafety for Kids - a parent's guide to cybersafety for kids online.
Educational Games - examples of safe educational computer games.
Internet Checklist - Teens - fill the checklist out & think about your situation.
Online Safety Rules - Kids Rules for on-line computer safety.
SafeKids - Internet - discussions, info, and video about Internet safety.

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