Health Library

Fifth Disease in Children

Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a rash. It occurs most often in the winter and spring.

Fire Safety and Burns

Detailed information on fire safety and burns and preventing injuries and death in children

Fire Safety and Burns Overview

Know the types of burns you can get and how to keep you and your family safe.

Fire Safety and Burns—Identifying High-Risk Situations

Children are at increased risk for serious fire and burn injuries and death because they have thinner skin than adults. This results in burns at lower temperatures.

Firearms

Detailed information on firearm safety and preventing injuries and death in children

First Aid for a Choking Baby

If your baby is choking, first aid may clear the airway so your baby can breathe. Read on to learn what to do.

First Aid for Poisonings in a Child

Sometimes accidental poisonings can be treated in the home under the direction of a poison control center or your child's healthcare provider. At other times, emergency medical care is necessary.

First Aid for the Eyes

A helpful guide to treating different types of eye injuries.

First-Degree Burn in Children

A burn is damage to tissues of the body caused by contact with things such as heat, radiation, or chemicals. A first-degree burn affects only the outer layer of skin (epidermis).

Flat or Inverted Nipples

Detailed information on breastfeeding and flat or inverted nipples.

Flea, Mite, or Chigger Bites in Children

Fleas, mites, and chiggers are different kinds of small insects. They are also parasites. This means they feed off the blood, skin, or both of animals and humans. These insects are more common in the warm weather. They bite skin and cause symptoms such as bumps, redness, pain, or itching.

Flossing and Children

Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of your child's dentist. Read on for helpful tips, including step-by-step flossing directions.