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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Bacterial & Viral Infections

Talking to Your Kids About STDs

Your kids need to understand how STDs spread and how to protect themselves. Here's how to talk to them about sexually transmitted diseases.

Tetanus

Tetanus (also called lockjaw) is a preventable disease that affects the muscles and nerves, usually due to a contaminated wound.

The COVID-19 Vaccine (Topic Center)

Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Find answers here!

The Danger of Antibiotic Overuse

Taking antibiotics too often or for the wrong reason has led to a dangerous rise in bacteria that no longer respond to medicine. Find out what you can do to prevent antibiotic overuse.

Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide

It's important to remove a tick as soon as possible. Follow these steps.

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an infection that makes tonsils swollen and red. It can cause a sore throat, fever, and trouble swallowing.

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS is a medical emergency - symptoms include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches.

Toxic Synovitis

Read about this temporary inflammation of the hip joint that affects young children.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is making a comeback in the United States today. Find out who's at risk, what to watch for, and how doctors treat TB.

Understanding COVID-19

Looking for information about COVID-19? Our articles and videos explain what the virus is, ways to prevent it from spreading, how to talk to kids about it, how to care for someone who is sick, and much more.