Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
There’s a growing type 2 diabetes problem in our young people. But parents can help turn the tide with healthy changes that are good for the whole family. Until recently, young children and teens almost never got type 2 diabetes, which is why it used to be called...
More Than a Quarter of U.S. Adults and Children Have at Least One Allergy
Contact: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, Office of Communication (301) 458-4800 E-mail: paoquery@cdc.gov Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults and more than 1 in 4 U.S. children reported having a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy in 2021, according to new data...
Ear Infection
Preventing and Treating Ear Infections [PDF – 2 pages]Is your child’s ear hurting? It could be an ear infection. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. Talk to your child’s doctor about the best treatment.Some ear infections, such as middle ear...
Vaccine for Flu (Influenza)
Why should my child get a flu vaccine? Reduces the risk of flu illness and hospitalization among children. Shown to be life-saving for children. Can make illness less severe among people who get vaccinated but still get sick with flu. Reduces the risk of illness,...
After the Baby Comes
After your baby arrives, there’s a lot to think about. Click on the following links to learn more about how to help keep you and your baby healthy and safe, as well as learn about certain birth defects and medical conditions. HealthBreastfeeding: You and your baby...
RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of...
Creating Positive Childhood Experiences
Healthy and happy childhoods start now. Learn how you can help!Children and families thrive when they have access to safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments. These relationships and environments are essential to creating positive childhood experiences...
Childhood Arthritis
What is childhood arthritis?Arthritis in children is called childhood arthritis or juvenile arthritis. The most common type of childhood arthritis is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.Childhood arthritis can cause...
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect learning, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. While the...