Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. CDC works to understand ACEs and prevent them. What are adverse childhood experiences? Adverse childhood...
Lead Poisoning Prevention Training
Lead is a naturally occurring metal that can cause health problems in children younger than 6 years of age. At high levels, lead poisoning can be fatal. No safe blood lead level has been identified. Knowledge and awareness about lead as a public health concern is...
Make Shots Easier on Your Child
For babies and younger childrenDistract and comfort your child by cuddling, singing, or talking softly.Smile and make eye contact with your child. Let your child know that everything is ok.Comfort your child with a favorite toy or book. A blanket that smells familiar...
Early Brain Development and Health
The early years of a child’s life are very important for later health and development. One of the main reasons is how fast the brain grows starting before birth and continuing into early childhood. Although the brain continues to develop and change into adulthood, the...
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...
How Do Germs Make Your Baby Sick?
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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,...