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UNICEF information describing signs of breastfeeding positioning, attachment and effective suckling, with a clear distinction between general information and individual feeding assessment.
WHO explains that unsafe food can carry bacteria, viruses, parasites or harmful chemicals and that young children bear a disproportionate share of severe foodborne disease.
WHO information on chikungunya, Aedes mosquito transmission, overlapping symptoms and why young babies are among groups at greater risk of severe disease.
WHO describes pneumonia as an acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs and remains an important cause of illness and death in children.
WHO information on congenital disorders, when they may be identified and why causes are often complex or unknown.
WHO information on hepatitis B, mother-to-child and early-childhood transmission, chronic infection and prevention through vaccination.
CDC information on Down syndrome as a genetic condition involving an extra copy of chromosome 21 and its possible effects on development.
CDC information on Down syndrome as a genetic condition involving an extra copy of chromosome 21 and its possible effects on development.
CDC information on Fragile X syndrome as a genetic condition involving the FMR1 gene and possible developmental, learning and behavioural features.
WHO information on child maltreatment, its possible lifelong physical and mental-health consequences and population-level prevention approaches.
CDC information on hand, foot and mouth disease, why it is common in children under five and the typical combination of fever, mouth sores and skin rash.
CDC information on Shigella infection, why children under five are frequently affected and how germs can spread through contaminated hands and surfaces.
WHO information on complementary feeding, responsive feeding and adapting food consistency and feeding to a child’s development.
WHO information on snakebite envenoming as a public-health problem and why children can experience more severe effects than adults.
CDC information on human metapneumovirus, common respiratory symptoms, transmission and why young children are among groups at higher risk of severe illness.
CDC information on human parainfluenza viruses, common respiratory symptoms and their association with croup in young children.
CDC information on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, its childhood onset and why diagnosis requires more than a symptom checklist.
WHO defines epilepsy as a chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures; one seizure by itself does not establish epilepsy.
CDC describes parvovirus B19 as a common infection that is often mild in children and can cause fifth disease with a characteristic facial rash.
CDC information on why iron matters in infancy and early childhood and the roles it plays in haemoglobin and brain development.
CDC information on varicella-zoster virus, how chickenpox spreads and why illness can be more serious for some groups.
CDC describes cerebral palsy as a group of disorders affecting movement and posture, linked to abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain.
CDC guidance on using developmental milestones from 2 months to 5 years, when to act early, and how milestone checklists differ from screening.
WHO information on trachoma transmission, repeated infection, childhood risk, eye damage and the SAFE elimination strategy.
WHO information on how dental caries develops, the role of free sugars and fluoride, and practical prevention through diet, brushing and timely care.
WHO information on diphtheria transmission, symptoms, toxin-related complications, treatment and vaccination.
WHO information on yellow fever transmission, symptoms, severe disease, vaccination, mosquito control and outbreak response.
WHO information on Campylobacter symptoms, foodborne transmission, childhood risk, hydration and food-hygiene prevention.
WHO information on STEC symptoms, haemolytic uraemic syndrome, food and water transmission, and prevention through food hygiene.
WHO information on preterm birth definitions, causes, survival inequalities, antenatal prevention and evidence-based care for babies and families.
WHO includes thermal protection among essential newborn care because newborns can lose heat quickly, especially when small, premature or unwell.
WHO describes pertussis, or whooping cough, as a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection that can be especially dangerous for infants.
WHO information on seasonal influenza as an acute respiratory infection, how it spreads and its burden among children under five.
WHO information on rotavirus as a major cause of severe dehydrating diarrhoea in children under five and the public-health role of vaccination.
WHO information on antimicrobial resistance, the role of misuse and overuse, and prevention-first public-health measures such as vaccination, WASH and infection prevention.
WHO information on how vaccines are tested before introduction and monitored after use, including the role of independent vaccine-safety review.
WHO information on malaria transmission, the 2024 global burden and the disproportionate mortality burden among young children in Africa.
WHO information on dengue as a mosquito-borne viral infection, its global spread and why children are an important population in dengue control.
WHO information on policies intended to reduce children’s exposure to marketing of foods and drinks high in sugar, salt or saturated fat.
WHO information on the definition of low birth weight, its population-level meaning and its association with newborn health and development.
CDC information on food allergy as an immune response, the U.S. childhood burden and the role of school and early-care planning in reducing exposure and preparing for emergencies.
WHO population-level information on falls as an important cause of injury and the role of safer environments and prevention strategies.
CDC’s 2026 information on respiratory syncytial virus, common symptoms in infants and young children and groups at greater risk of severe illness.
CDC information on healthy sleep and the age-related ranges used to describe recommended daily sleep duration from infancy through adolescence.
CDC public-health information on handwashing with soap and water and its role in reducing the spread of respiratory and diarrhoeal infections.
CDC information on norovirus, how it spreads through people, food, water and surfaces, and why dehydration can matter particularly for young children.
CDC describes Salmonella as bacteria that commonly cause diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps after contaminated food, water, animals or environments.
WHO’s 2026 information on proven system-level approaches that support breastfeeding, including health services, maternity protection and workplace support.
WHO information on measles as a highly contagious viral disease, its airborne spread, common symptoms and potential complications in children.
WHO information on scabies as a contagious parasitic skin infestation, how it spreads and how the rash may appear in infants and young children.
CDC information on newborn hearing screening, the public-health timing benchmarks used in the United States and why early identification matters.
WHO information on the 0–5 year child growth standards, the multicountry study behind them and how they differ from older growth references.
UNICEF information on play as part of early development, including exploration, relationships, language and physical skills.
WHO India describes air pollution as a major environmental health risk and explains why children can be especially affected by polluted outdoor air.
WHO and UNICEF information on the 2023–2026 Big Catch-Up initiative and the scale of children reached after pandemic-related immunization disruptions.
WHO describes hepatitis E as liver inflammation caused by hepatitis E virus, transmitted mainly through drinking water contaminated with infected faeces.
WHO information on mumps as an acute viral disease that commonly affects children and young adults and can spread through respiratory droplets or direct contact.
CDC information on rheumatic fever as an immune response that can follow certain group A strep infections and is most common in school-age children.
WHO information on iodine deficiency, why school-age children are commonly used for population monitoring and why iodine matters for development.
NHS information on newborn jaundice, bilirubin and why many babies develop temporary yellowing of the skin and eyes after birth.
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