A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis

A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in young children. These infections can lead to serious health problems. UTIs may go untreated because the symptoms may not be obvious to the child or the parents. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about UTIs—what they are,

An infection of one or more parts of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, the tubes that join the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), the bladder, and the tube that leads from the bladder to the outside (the urethra).

Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine. Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine

Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine. Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine

Information and guidance for when urine is an unusual color.

Information and guidance for when urine has an unusual odor.

Information and guidance when urine has blood.

Ice and heat are often used in treating injuries.

The primary use of medicines in sports is to treat pain and inflammation. Athletes may also take medicines to treat specific medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, or to treat common illnesses, like colds, congestion, cough, allergies,

Help your teen be responsible with medication.

Stimulant medications are defined as controlled substances under federal and state regulations. The possession of stimulant medication without a prescription is against the law

Books are powerful tools that can serve as “mirrors, windows, and maps," reflecting children's own identity. Reading allows children to take a few steps in someone else's shoes, showing children the range of possibilities for their place in the world.

Many children’s medicines come in liquid form. Liquid medicines are easier to swallow than pills. But they must be used the right way.

“Over-the-counter” (OTC) means you can buy the medicine without a doctor's prescription. This doesn’t mean that OTCs are harmless. Like prescription medicines, OTCs can be dangerous if not taken the right way. Talk with your child's doctor before giving your child any medicine, especially the first