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Should Your Child See a Doctor?

These guidelines (topics) are intended to help you determine how sick your child is and if you need to call your child's doctor. Their second purpose is to help you treat your child at home when it is safe to do so.

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Should your child see a doctor?

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Winter 2010: Good Growing Newsletter

In This Issue

  • Watch computer use
  • Getting enough vitamin D?
  • Support your babysitter
  • Is it a cold or the flu?

Download Winter 2010 (PDF)

Videos

Blythe Thomson Discusses Study Outcomes for ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) 00:03:12Expand
3.1.10

Blythe Thomson, MD, pediatric oncologist, discusses findings from a Seattle Children’s study that looked at outcomes for youth who participated in a clinical trial for ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia), compared with those who did not participate in trials. For more information, please see the associated press release.

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Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and Developmental DelayExpand
2.14.10

Matt Speltz, PhD, discusses study findings about how positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) in young babies may be associated with some level of developmental delay, and provides helpful information for parents.

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New Research: Menus with Calorie Information Lead to Better Food Choices for ChildrenExpand
1.24.10

Dr. Pooja Tandon discusses study findings about how nutritional menu labeling in fast-food restaurants helps parents to make healthier meal choices for young children. Food selection tips are also provided.

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