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Common Childhood Illness and Concerns

As a child grows from infancy through adolescence, it is important to promote good health throughout some of the common problems that occur. These can range from diaper rash in babies, to sore throats and sports injuries in older children.

Listed in the directory below are some common conditions and illnesses in the growing child, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Pediatrics Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

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