Encyclopedia Children's Health

★ This Encyclopedia of Children’s Health is a one-stop source for medical information that covers common and rare diseases and medical conditions, immunizations and drugs, procedures, and developmental issues. It particularly addresses parents’ concerns about their children’s health
from before birth through age 18.

★ Approximately 600 full-length articles are included in this app. Articles follow a standardized format that provides information at a glance. Rubrics include:

★ Diseases/Disorders
• Definition
• Description
• Demographics
• Causes and symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Prevention
• Parental concerns
• Resources
• Key terms
★ Procedures
• Definition
• Purpose
• Description
• Risks
• Normal results
• Parental concerns
• Resources
• Key terms
★ Immunizations/Drugs
• Definition
• Description
• General use
• Precautions
• Side effects
• Interactions
• Parental concerns
• Resources
• Key terms
★ Development
• Definition
• Description
• Common problems
• Parental concerns
• Resources
• Key terms