Infant and toddler health
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Molluscum contagiosum
Learn how to prevent and treat this common skin infection that affects people of all ages.
Hemangioma
This red mark on a baby's skin looks like a rubbery bump or flat red mark and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. It generally goes away by age 10. Learn more about its causes and treatment.
Thermometer basics: Taking your child's temperature
Thermometer options can be confusing. Know the best way to take your child's temperature.
Language development: Speech milestones for babies
Get the facts about baby speech and language development.
Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot?
Know the latest recommendations for children's flu vaccines.
Oral thrush
Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida albicans, which causes creamy white lesions on the tongue and lining of your mouth.
Car seat safety: Avoid 9 common mistakes
Learn about common mistakes and find out what you need to do to keep your child safe on the road.
Kawasaki disease
Learn more about this condition that primarily affects young children and causes inflammation in the walls of the arteries throughout the body.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you keeping your child as safe as possible in the car?
Find out how long to use a rear-facing car seat and how it can protect your child.
Childhood vaccines: Tough questions, straight answers
When it comes to childhood vaccines, misinformation is common. Get the facts about vaccine safety from health experts.
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