Infant health
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Mosquito bites
Learn about the many ways to prevent mosquito bites and how to ease the itch if you are bitten.
Spina bifida
Learn about this condition in which an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
With tongue-tie (ankyloglossia), a band of tissue (frenulum) tethers the tongue, restricting the range of motion. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Video: Baby's soft spots (fontanels)
A baby's soft spots (fontanels) close when the skull bones fuse together. See how.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing irreversible brain damage and growth problems in the child.
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
This heart problem that is present at birth causes a hole between the heart's upper chambers. It can be treated.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
This gas has no color, odor or taste. It can be deadly. Learn how to prevent it.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
PKU is caused by a change in the gene that helps create an enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Treatment includes a special diet and medication.
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.
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