Children's health
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Infant development: Milestones from 7 to 9 months
Milestones for most 7- to 9-month-old infants include improved motor and language skills.
Infant development: Milestones from 10 to 12 months
Budding curiosity drives infant development between ages 10 and 12 months.
Feeding your newborn: Tips for new parents
Learn what you need to know about feeding your newborn.
Sick baby? When to seek medical attention
Is it time to call your baby's doctor or seek emergency care? Follow these guidelines for treating a sick baby.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Infant development: Milestones from 4 to 6 months
Milestones for most 4- to 6-month-old infants include increased alertness and evolving motor skills.
Airplane ear
That fullness in your ear when on an airplane that's climbing or descending results from uneven air pressure between your middle ear and the environment.
Child abuse
Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.
Febrile seizure
These frightening but generally harmless seizures are triggered by a fever and affect infants and young children.
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