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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

The SSI program makes payments to those age 65 or older, blind, or disabled persons (including children) who have limited income and resources. Social Security has a strict definition of disability for children (condition must seriously limit his or her activities; and must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year or result in death).

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Nosebleed Prevention and Treatment

This resource from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) includes tips to prevent nosebleeds, steps to stop a nosebleed and additional treatment options.

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Tips for Helping Kids be SAFER

Find expert tips and advice on how to keep children safe from sexual assault/abuse, help survivors of sexual assault/abuse, and more.

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A-T Children’s Project: (Ataxia-telangiectasia)

The A-T Children’s Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that raises funds to support and coordinate biomedical research projects, scientific conferences and a clinical center aimed at finding life-improving therapies and a cure for ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T).

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WebMAP Mobile

A free evidence-based app designed to help teens cope with chronic pain using CBT and relaxation strategies.

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Acne in Children

Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. With acne, the sebaceous glands are clogged, which leads to pimples and cysts.

 

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Heat-related Illnesses

Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also produce more heat with activity and sweat less.

 

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Fever in Healthy Children

When your child has a fever, the body resets its thermostat at a higher temperature. This helps the body fight off invading microorganisms.

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Influenza (Flu) in Children

Influenza is a highly contagious infection of the upper respiratory system. It's one of the most severe illnesses of the winter season, affecting up to 20 percent of Americans each year.

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Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)

Otitis media is inflammation in the middle ear. Otitis media can occur as a result of a cold, sore throat, or respiratory infection.

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