Infant health
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Thumb sucking: Help your child break the habit
Find out when and how to help your child stop thumb sucking.
Infant development: Milestones from 7 to 9 months
Milestones for most 7- to 9-month-old infants include improved motor and language skills.
Health issues for lesbians and other women who have sex with women
Understand health concerns for lesbians and other women who have sex with women, and take steps to promote good health.
Infant development: Milestones from 10 to 12 months
Budding curiosity drives infant development between ages 10 and 12 months.
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.
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