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KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth has been on the Web since 1995 — and has been accessed by about half a billion visitors. On a typical weekday, more than 500,000 visitors access KidsHealth's reliable information.
Articles by The Nemours Foundation
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TV Drama Reignites Autism-Vaccine Controversy
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a group of 60,000 pediatricians, is very concerned about a new ABC drama,...
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AAP Recommends Routine Vaccination Against HPV
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently gave its stamp of approval for routine vaccination against HPV (human...
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Is the Flu Vaccine a Good Idea for Your Family?
The flu season is from November to April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, but the...
Topics: Children and the Flu -
Rotavirus Vaccine Now Recommended for Infants
November 14, 2006 Rotavirus infections are a major cause of sickness in infants and young kids. In the United States,...
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | Childhood Immunizations -
CDC Dismisses Rotavirus Vaccine and Intussusception Link
The new vaccine to prevent rotavirus does not put babies at an increased risk for intussusception (a type of serious...
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | Childhood Immunizations -
Immune System
The immune system, which is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, defends people against germs and...
Topics: Child Body Basics | Childhood Allergies -
FDA Issues Report About Rotavirus Vaccine and Intestinal Problem
As part of its routine monitoring, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health notification about...
Topics: Childhood Immunizations -
Why Do People Who Stutter Not Do So When They Sing?
Why do people who stutter when they talk not stutter when they sing? - Cameron There are a few reasons why people who...
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Genetic Testing
Genetic tests are done by analyzing small samples of blood or body tissues. They determine whether you, your partner, or...
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Cochlear Implants and the Risk of Meningitis
August 8, 2002 Every year, about 2,000 kids, teens, and adults in the United States with hearing loss receive cochlear...
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