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Exercise and Children

Exercise is an important part of keeping children healthy. Encouraging healthy lifestyles in children and teens is important for when they grow older.

Exercise and Teenagers

Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth.

Exercise Electrocardiogram (ECG) Testing for Children

Electrocardiography (ECG) is a simple, fast test to check the electrical activity of your child's heart as blood moves through it. Abnormal ECG results may mean there's a problem with your child's heart.

Expressing Your Milk - Helpful Equipment

Hospital-grade, electric breast pumps are the only pumps built for frequent and prolonged use. These pumps automatically cycle suction with release of suction—similar to a baby's sucking action.

Eye Disorders in Children

Detailed information on eye disorders in children

Eye Medicine and Vitamin K Injection for Newborns

Newborn babies routinely receive eye medicine and a vitamin K injection soon after birth. Both prevent serious conditions.

Eye Safety and First Aid

Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury

Eye Trauma

Detailed information on eye trauma in children

Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses

A child who needs vision correction may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. Either one comes in a range of choices.

Eyelid Lacerations in Children

Eyelid lacerations are cuts to the eyelid. They are caused by injury.

Facts About Animal Bites and Scratches

Whether the bite is from a family pet or an animal in the wild, scratches and bites can become infected and cause scarring. Animals can also carry diseases that can be transmitted through a bite.

Facts About Poisons

Medicines are the leading cause of poisoning in children. Poisoning by makeup and personal care products is the next most common cause.