It's practically impossible to parent a child from childhood through young age without a few situations — minor or major — that need medical attention at home or by a health care professional.
Our safety guides take the guesswork out of what to do for common mishaps and illnesses. They'll help you handle many childhood emergencies and less serious, but still scary, situations. Print or bookmark them for easy access.
Sore throats
Sore throats are common at any age and can be one of the first signs of another illness, like a cold, the flu, or mononucleosis. They also can be caus...
Skin infection
Skin abscesses or boils (a collection of pus in the skin) and cellulites (bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin and tissues beneath) ar...
Insect stings and Bites
Although insect stings and bites can be irritating, in most cases symptoms begin to disappear by the next day and don't require medical care. However,...
Head Injury
Most childhood head injuries are minor and hurt only the outside of the head. On rare occasions, a severe head injury can cause bruising or bleeding i...
The Flu (influenza)
Sometimes mistaken for the common cold, the flu (influenza)causes more symptoms and can sometimes cause serious illness. Fortunately, most kids who ge...
