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Latest News

View latest news on Light Brown Apple Moth spraying

How to prevent and control the spread of Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA).

Parents and caregivers are advised that OTC cough and cold medicines are not effective in children under six and can have potentially serious side effects.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued more than 60 toy recalls in 2007, most of them for lead contamination (search by month).

Health Topics

ADHD
Asthma and Allergies
Autism
Breastfeeding
Caffeine
Chickenpox
Cold or Flu?
Child Safety
Ear Infections
Fitness for Kids
Immunizations
Mental Health
Overweight and Obesity
Parenting
School Lunches
Sports Nutrition for Teens
Vaccine Information

Medical Terms

Glossary of Medical Terms

Child Development

Parenting Tips: Infants (0-1 year old)
Parenting Tips: Toddlers (1-2 years old)
Parenting Tips Toddlers (2-3 years old)
Preschoolers (3-5 years old)
Middle Childhood (6-8 years old)
Middle Childhood (9-11 years old)
Early Adolescence (12-14 years old)
Middle Adolescence (15-17 years old)

Child Health Manuals

The Pocket Guide to Good Health for Children (AHRQ)

ABCs of Raising Kids: Steps to Staying Safe and Healthy (CDC)

Children's Health Issues (The Merck Manuals Home Edition)

Information and links found on the Santa Cruz Women's Health Center website are neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency call your healthcare provider or "911" immediately.