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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend routine circumcision because the medical benefits do not outweigh the risks. But parents also need to consider their religious, cultural, and personal preferences when making the choice to circumcise their son.

Soy formula is an infant food made using soy protein and other components. It is fed to infants as a supplement or replacement for human milk or cow milk formula.

Defines and explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Hirschsprung disease. Includes a pronunciation guide of terms associated with the condition.

Pertussis: unprotected story. True story of an infant infected with pertussis (whooping cough).

Number of children between the ages of 6 months through 23 months that were vaccinated against flu during 2008-2009.

CDC Vital Signs - Preventing Teen Pregnancy

CDC Vital Signs links science, policy, and communications with the intent of communicating a call-to-action for the public. CDC Vital Signs provides the most recent, comprehensive data on key indicators of important health topics.

Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) usually spread from person to person through air by coughing and sneezing, touching...

Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) belong to the Paramyxoviridae family. There are four types (1 through 4) and two subtypes (4a and 4b) of HPIVs.

Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) commonly cause upper and lower respiratory illnesses. After infected, takes about 2-7 days before develop symptoms: fever, runny nose, and cough.