Your Child’s Health

Your Child's Health is a monthly health advice column for parents from the experts at Duke Children's.

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Childhood Vaccination Schedules
Emmanuel (Chip) B. Walter, MD, MPH, describes when and why your child should get vaccinations.
08/26/2008

Childhood Acne Treatments
Acne affects more than 85 percent of teenagers. Some cases require a specialist, but many can be treated by a primary care physician.
07/28/2008

Pediatric Intensive Care FAQ
Duke's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides comprehensive services for a wide variety of critically ill medical and surgical patients.
06/27/2008

Childhood Obesity
Dr. Sarah Armstrong discusses the epidemic of obesity in children.
06/23/2008

Bruises
Courtney Thornburg, MD, discusses what bruises are and when you need to worry.
06/23/2008

When to Worry About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Some kids are more at risk to have UTIs than others.
05/28/2008

Chest Pain in Children and Adolescents
Chest pain in children and adolescents is common, but is generally benign.
04/30/2008

Frequently Asked Questions about Children’s Clinical Trials
Today’s research benefits the next generation.
01/29/2008

What's the Big Deal about Stools?
Parents commonly monitor stool patterns as one means of assessing the overall health of their child.
01/29/2008

Tubes and Tonsils
Dealing with Chronic Ear Infections, Strep Throat, and Related Problems
01/01/2008

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