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The American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Symptoms: The Official, Complete Home Reference, Birth Through Adolescence Paperback – January 1, 1997

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The most complete, authoritative, and up-to-date guide to
children's symptoms available--from the most respected authority on child and adolescent heath care in America

"Keep it close at hand."
--Sesame Street Parents magazine

When an infant or small child is ill, it is often very difficult for a parent to understand the nature of the problem. The American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Symptoms enables a parent to identify a symptom quickly, learn its possible cause, and determine how best to proceed. More than one hundred symptoms are listed alphabetically, and the text and illustrations that accompany each one are arranged in easy-to-follow charts. The Guide also includes:

¸         Advice and guidelines on evaluating the seriousness of the symptom
        and what action a parent should take, complete with a specific
        section on when to consult a pediatrician
¸         Comprehensive entries covering all children from birth
        through adolescence
¸         Scores of sidebars on important topics such as recognizing language
        milestones, correcting eye problems, and stopping a nosebleed
¸         An illustrated guide to basic first aid
¸         Guidelines for safety and accident prevention

Widely praised for its unprecedented user-friendly style and format, the hardcover edition of the Guide to Your Child's Symptoms was a number one Library Journal reference bestseller and a selection of the Literary Guild. The book also won the 1998 American Medical Writers Association Medical Book Award for Lay Readers, as well as a 1998 National Health Information Award.
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  6. ISBN-10
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The most complete, authoritative, and up-to-date guide to
children's symptoms available--from the most respected authority on child and adolescent heath care in America

"Keep it close at hand."
--Sesame Street Parents magazine

When an infant or small child is ill, it is often very difficult for a parent to understand the nature of the problem. The American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Symptoms enables a parent to identify a symptom quickly, learn its possible cause, and determine how best to proceed. More than one hundred symptoms are listed alphabetically, and the text and illustrations that accompany each one are arranged in easy-to-follow charts. The Guide also includes:

¸ Advice and guidelines on evaluating the seriousness of the symptom
and what action a parent should take, complete with a specific
section on when to consult a pediatrician
¸ Comprehensive entries covering all children from birth
through adolescence
¸ Scores of sidebars on important topics such as recognizing language
milestones, correcting eye problems, and stopping a nosebleed
¸ An illustrated guide to basic first aid
¸ Guidelines for safety and accident prevention

Widely praised for its unprecedented user-friendly style and format, the hardcover edition of the Guide to Your Child's Symptoms was a number one Library Journal reference bestseller and a selection of the Literary Guild. The book also won the 1998 American Medical Writers Association Medical Book Award for Lay Readers, as well as a 1998 National Health Information Award.

About the Author

Donald Schiff, M.D., is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and an attending physician at the Children's Hospital in Denver. Steven P. Shelov, M.D., M.S., is the chairman of pediatrics at Maimonides Medical Center and a professor of pediatrics at the State University of New York in Brooklyn. The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 53,000 primary-care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Previous American Academy of Pediatrics books include the Guide to Your Child's Nutrition and Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5. The AAP is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Villard; 1st edition (January 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375752579
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375752575
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
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Our parenting book publishing program provides quality educational information for parents and caregivers on a wide variety of health issues. From child care basics, to your child’s symptoms, nutrition, allergies, toilet-training strategies and more, we’ve got it covered for new and current parents!

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AAP patient educational publications (print and electronic) have always been considered an extension of the pediatric visit and highly regarded by AAP members as an integral part of their health education efforts. AAP patient education publications are used worldwide to bridge the gap between professional knowledge and patient compliance.

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Yorgaki
5.0 out of 5 stars Credible, sound, helpful
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2002
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Don't let some of the negative reviews that appear here put you off -- this is an excellent resource. Essentially the book lets you diagnose what your child might have and then lets you know whether you a) need to take your child in to the doc or b) you should relax. Anybody who expects more out of a book like this is dreaming. As for organization -- I recommend using the index in the back of the book. Helps you find things fast. My wife and I swear by this book; it is something we give any friends or families who have children for the first time. Highly recommended.
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Angela 123
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I looked everywhere for a medical guide specific to children and this was the only one I found!! The book has been very helpfu for all three of my children and provided me quick guidance to provide me assurance before calling a doctor. Very easy to read and understand. Seriously, why would any parent spend so much on their child they love and not spend the extra dollar to buy a medical guide specific to a child.
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4.0 out of 5 stars ANSWERS FOR ANXIOUS PARENTS
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2003
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Why does my newborn baby scream every night? Why won't my baby sleep in her crib? Why does she spit up at every feeding? Breast or bottle - which is best?
When a parent needs an answer, often it is when no one is available to answer. The middle of the night is no time to ponder whether or not your baby has an ear infection. Use this handbook as a resource for help and comfort as you try to navigate the complex channels of parenthood. The book provides timely advice and information on the most common baby questions, including great info on what to expect and how-to's for new parents, grandparents and caregivers. Keep a copy in the nursery, you'll reach for it often.
Your baby did not come with a set of instructions -- this handbook is the next best thing.
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De Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Guide
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
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Very informative! I used it for my son and now bought it again for my daughter in law who has 0 experience. It really helps to keep her calm having this as a go to reference before she freaks out like before I bought it for her.
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CharlzMom
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2011
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Knowledge is power and as a first time mom I needed some kind of book to go to as a quick reference for when my baby had any type of symptoms. This book should be mandatory for every new mom's library.
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Lynn
1.0 out of 5 stars Confussing
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2013
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When looking at this book it was hard to find the symptoms and the solutions in the book. It was not what I was looking for.
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Barrett A. Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2002
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We've looked in this book a few times to answer questions. If you think there is a problem, you will call your pediatrician. For that reason I would say that this is clearly a secondary reference. As such, we have used it to see that our son was progressing well through a particular illness or what have you.
It's a very good point of reference.
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A Mom
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very good
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2007
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This book has a little tiny bit of information, sometimes just a description, about a lot of things. I don't ever use it because it just doesn't help out that much when your child is sick and you need clear information.
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