A mild viral infection usually lasting 3 days that is now rare in the United States because of routine immunization.
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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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Rubella (German Measles)—Child Care and Schools
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Running (Care of the Young Athlete)
Running, as a sport, can involve a number of different forms, including the following:
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Information and guidance on how to encourage schoolwork success for children in first grade or higher.
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Information and guidance on normal instance of dark circles under the eyes.
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Information and guidance on transient synovitis (irritation of the hip joint) in children.
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Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed whooping cough (pertussis) when child has no rash or other symptoms of whooping cough.
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Information and guidance about precordial catch syndrome, which causes harmless brief chest pains.
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Information and guidance on normal instance of masturbation in preschoolers.
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Information and guidance on transient synovitis (irritation of the hip joint) in children.
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Information and guidance on recurrent bouts of fast heart rates that relate to stress in children.
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