Infant health
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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.
Infant development: Birth to 3 months
Expect your baby to change dramatically in the first few months.
Infant development: Milestones from 4 to 6 months
Milestones for most 4- to 6-month-old infants include increased alertness and evolving motor skills.
Mediterranean diet for heart health
This heart-healthy eating plan emphasizes healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.
Fight coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission at home
Fight coronavirus at home by cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces. Most common household disinfectants will kill the virus that causes COVID-19.
Atrioventricular canal defect
This congenital heart defect involves a hole in the heart. It affects blood flow through the heart valves. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.
Patent foramen ovale
Learn more about the causes and complications of this condition in which a hole in the heart doesn't close the way it should after birth.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why vaccines are especially important for older people
Find out how older people can benefit from vaccines.
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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