Health Library

Chemical Burns of the Eye in Children

Chemical burns happen when a chemical gets into your child’s eye. Read on for details about this emergency situation.

Chemical Burns: Caring for Your Child

Chemical burns can occur when strong acids or alkalis come in contact with the skin or the eyes. Learn how to care for your child and how to get help.

Chemotherapy for Children

Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer or kill cancer cells. Read on to learn more about what to expect when your child needs this treatment.

Chemotherapy for Children: Side Effects

Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children

Chemotherapy-Related Hair Loss (Alopecia) in Children

Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Learn about chemotherapy-related hair loss including how you can help your child.

Chemotherapy-Related Mouth Mucositis in Children

Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer. The medicines can cause an inflammation of the lining of the mouth. The mouth is lined with mucous membranes. When these are inflamed, it’s called mouth mucositis.

Chiari II Malformation in Children

A Chiari II malformation is present at birth. With this condition, two parts of the brain at the back of the skull bulge through a normal opening in the skull where it joins the spinal canal.

Chiari Malformation Type I in Children

A Chiari malformation (CM) is a problem with how the brain sits in the skull. Read on for detailed information about this condition in children.

Chickenpox (Varicella) and Pregnancy

Did you have chickenpox or get the vaccine as a child? Then you've got nothing to worry about from varicella. But if you didn't, you may not be immune to this infectious disease that can cause complications for a pregnant person and their baby. Read more to find out why, and how to protect yourself.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Childhood apraxia of speech is a type of speech disorder. It is present from birth. A child with this condition has problems making sounds correctly and consistently.

Childhood Immunization Index

Detailed information on immunizations for adults and children, including a current immunization schedule

Childhood Immunizations

Your child will need several immunization shots to help protect them from several childhood diseases, some of which can be deadly. Read on for helpful advice on which shots they need and when, and learn what to do if they have a minor reaction.