Taking Care of Your Child, Ninth Edition: A Parent's Illustrated Guide to Complete Medical Care

<b>Winner of the American Medical Writers Association Book Award</b><br><br>The award-winning go-to guide that has helped millions of families keep their children healthy - now revised and updated with the most recent advances in health care<br><br>For more than thirty years, <i>Taking Care of Your Child</i> has been an indispensable resource for parents and caregivers. Covering more than 175 health care problems and symptoms, it offers the most recent information on critical childcare issues - from what to do in the event of a minor injury to everyday issues such as common allergies and ailments. <i>Taking Care of Your Child</i> is easy to use, even in a crisis: you can simply look up a symptom to find a complete explanation of probable causes, how to treat the problem at home, and when to see a doctor. With the very latest on ADHD, autism, breast-feeding, childhood depression and obesity, discipline, immunizations, and more, this new edition also features new sections on youth sports and head trauma, genetic screening, and minimizing risks of medical procedures.