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Posted by: Steven Cuff on May 26, 2026

Although rare, splenic rupture is the most frequent cause of death due to abdominal injury in sports. It occurs most commonly from direct trauma to, or a fall onto, the left side of the lower chest wall or abdomen.

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Antibiotic Resistance: What Parents Need to Know About Overuse
First published March 2017 Updated May 2026 Runny nose, cough and congestion are very common in the winter and spring, and parents often ask if their child would recover faster with antibiotics.
Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect
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9 Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect
Protecting children from abuse and neglect is a community responsibility. Learn the warning signs to watch for, how to respond calmly and supportively if a child discloses abuse, and when and how to connect families with emergency help and community resources.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Changes in Post-Concussion Care: What Parents Need to Know

Apr 15, 2021

No athlete wants to sit on the sidelines when they’re hurt, but that’s often what’s recommended to help their brain heal after a concussion – a form of traumatic brain injury. Read More

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Calling While Driving: More Dangerous for Teens

Apr 08, 2021

A recent study that we conducted at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital looked at the connection between cellphone laws and the frequency of talking on the phone while driving among teens. Read More

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New Parent Confessions: Bathtime Safety

Jan 28, 2021

Most baby products and safety guidelines are created for children of average size and development. What’s a parent to do if their baby is very small or very large for their age, or meeting developmental milestones at a different rate than their peers? Read More

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New Parent Confessions: Organizing for Safety

Oct 20, 2020

There are so many things to consider when it comes to keeping our son safe in our home. The Make Safe Happen app makes safety a little easier by offering age-specific, room-by-room safety tips and product recommendations. Read More

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Kids and ATVs: How to Help Prevent Severe Injuries

Aug 12, 2020

Although there has been a decline in ATV-related injuries in recent years in the United States, children younger than 12 years make up almost half of ATV-related head and neck injuries. Read More

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Baby Product Safety: Confessions of a New Mom

Jul 21, 2020

As first-time parents of a handsome 4-month-old boy, my husband and I are trying to do everything right when it comes to safety and the products we use in our home. Read More

Household Cleaners and Eye Injuries

Household Cleaners and Eye Injuries: The Importance of Safe Storage

Dec 17, 2019

Household cleaning products represent a major source of exposures reported to U.S. poison control centers, and they commonly involve the eyes, especially among children. Read More

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Teens and Fireworks Safety: An Important July 4th Discussion

Jul 01, 2019

At this time of year, we get a lot of questions from parents who want to know how to talk to their teens about fireworks. Here are some tips for how to get that conversation started. Read More