Child Health Information

To find more information about specific health topics, click on the appropriate age category for your child. You can also explore the topics in Spanish by clicking on the relevant links.

Infancy -- 0 to 11 months
Infancia: de 0 a 11 meses (Spanish)

Early Childhood -- 1 to 5 years
Ninez Temprana: De 1 A 5 Anos (Spanish)

Middle Childhood -- 6 to 12 years
Ninez Media: De 6 A 12 Anos (Spanish)

Additional Resources
Becoming a parent is a time of great transition and learning, which is why we created our new Healthy Babies online newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides valuable information about your baby’s development, customized by birth date, as well as information on:

• How to stay connected with your child’s pediatrician and get help when you need it
• Reminders to schedule your baby’s well check appointments
• Immunization and safety guidelines to help keep your baby healthy
• Answers to commonly asked questions from other new parents
• Tips for breastfeeding and nutrition for you and your baby
• Links to our online tools and resources, like our newborn care videos
• Ways you and your partner can take care of yourselves as you adjust to your new roles

Sign up today-- just click the link in the upper left hand corner that says "Healthy Babies Online" to start receiving your newsletters.

Find out more about your child's health, from infant to teen, on our Children's Health - Featured Health Topic.

To find out about Health Classes for you and your child, click here to find health classes at a medical center near you.

If you are considering quitting smoking, we have some information and resources that can help you be successful here:
Smoking - Call It Quits!

Disclaimer
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