Bites from a mosquito cause itchy, red bumps. Often they look like a hive.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Mosquito-borne Diseases—Child Care and Schools
Through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile disease may also be spread by blood transfusion and organ donation.
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Motion Sickness
Symptoms triggered by a spinning, rocking or rolling motions. The main symptoms are dizziness and nausea
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Mountain Sickness
Symptoms that occur with travel to a high altitude. Starts at 8,000 feet (2400 meters) above sea level or higher. Also called Altitude Sickness.
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Mouth Injury
Injuries to the lips and mouth. Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate)
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Mouth Sores—Child Care and Schools
Herpes simplex virus, canker sores, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and thrush
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Mouth Ulcers (Mouth Sores) - Symptom
Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the lining of the mouth. Found on the gums, inner lips, inner cheeks, or tongue
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Mumps—Child Care and Schools
A viral illness with swelling of one or more of the salivary glands
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Nausea - Symptom
A feeling that vomiting might occur and feeling “sick to the stomach” (queasy). Vomiting has not occurred. That symptom is covered in the Vomiting handout. Stomach pain is not present. That symptom is covered in the Abdominal Pain handout.
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Neck Pain - Muscle Strain
Pain or discomfort in the back, side or front of the neck. Includes minor muscle strain from neck overuse
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Newborn - Flying and Mountain Travel
Questions about flying or mountain travel with a newborn baby.
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Newborn Birthmarks
Common questions asked about normal birthmarks in newborns. Note: Rashes such as baby acne are not covered here.
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Newborn Hearing Screening and Your Baby
Before you bring your newborn home from the hospital, your baby needs to have a hearing screening.
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Newborn Illness - How To Recognize
How infections and other serious diseases can present in newborns
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Newborn Rashes
Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here.
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