Kid Tips — Quick Advice for Parents and Caregivers

These "Kid Tips" are for educational purposes only. The information contained here should be used to augment and compliment the services of your own physician. There may be variations on the treatment that your physician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

This site does not and can not provide medical advice for any person who requires direct medical care. These materials cannot replace the advice and care that can only be achieved through a personal relationship with your own health care provider.

KU Pediatrics Department is pleased to be able to offer these helpful hints for parents. Medicine is a dynamic science and should be considered accordingly. All visitors must evaluate the information at this site for their own purposes. Great care has been taken to maintain the accuracy of the advice contained herein, but advances in medicine and changes in recommended care are occurring on a constant basis. You should discuss your child's illnesses and needs with a competent health care professional.

The World Wide Web is not a substitute for the care of a competent health care provider. Do not read or use the information on this site until you have read and understood our Terms of Use.

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