Illnesses

Parents can arms themselves with this extensive resource of common childhood illnesses and conditions. Articles outline symptoms, treatments and preventative tips to keep your kids as healthy as they can be.

Parent Guides

H1N1 (Swine) Flu: What You Should Know
Get the facts from National PTA and the CDC

Information on Vaccinations
What you need to know about vaccinations

Can Your Children Hear Their Teachers?
Auditory learning issues and approaches

What PTAs Can Do to Help Diabetic Students
Assisting students with diabetes

Information on Type 2 Diabetes
Background on diabetes

Six Things to Know About HIV/AIDS
Important facts to know about HIV and AIDS

Monitoring Students With a Peanut Allergy
Important things to remember about peanut allergies in children.

PTA Publications & Presentations

Back to School With Food Allergies
Back-to-school strategies for parents of food-allergic children

Children's Health: When to Worry About Frequent Illnesses
How many colds is too many?

Additional Resources

The Truth About MRSA Skin Infections
The CDC Foundation's four steps to helping prevent MRSA bacterial infections

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