A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

A bacterial infection of the skin. Main symptom is spreading redness that is painful to the touch

A chalazion is a lump in the middle of the eyelid. It’s caused by a blocked off oil gland.

Cheerleading is often thought of as a sport only for high school and college athletes. However, it is becoming more popular among younger athletes as well.

Pain or discomfort in the chest wall from muscle overuse.

Pain or discomfort in the chest wall from muscle overuse.

Chickenpox is a viral rash all over the body

An illness with rash and fever caused by the varicella-zoster virus

Information and guidance on exposure (close contact) to a person with confirmed chickenpox when child has no rash or other symptoms of chickenpox.

Sexual abuse of children is more common than most people think. About 1 out of 5 girls and 1 out of 10 boys will be sexually abused during their childhood. Parents can take steps to help prevent and recognize sexual abuse in children.

An important step in understanding the health of your child is checking if they have excess weight. That's because excess weight - overweight or obesity - can impact their overall health.

Children are naturally curious and love to explore. Young children especially like to explore by putting things in their mouths. Before or as soon as children begin crawling or walking, parents and caregivers need to take extra steps to make sure harmful items are out of reach, out of sight, and locked

The road to a bright smile begins long before the first tooth appears. Parents play a big part in helping their children develop healthy teeth. Early monitoring by your child's doctor and dentist is important.

When children begin crawling, or eating table foods, parents must be aware of the dangers and risks of choking. Children younger than 5 years can easily choke on food and small objects.

“Over-the-counter” (OTC) means you can buy the medicine without a doctor's prescription. Talk with your child's doctor or pharmacist* before giving your child any medicine, especially the first time.

Finding high-quality child care is very important but not always easy. Your choice will play a key role in your child's health and development. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about child care options to help you in your search for what's best for your family.