Child Health, Safety, and Well-being

NEW AND HIGHLIGHTED PRODUCTS:

• NEW! Make sure your child gets the COVID-19 vaccine! If you are a parent of a child aged 5-17, read this article​. Per CDC "fully vaccinated" or "up to date" means all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. 
  
• NEW! Army nurses offer insight on living with COVID-19 now, and looking into future​ article
  
• Vaccine questions? The Army endorses these childhood vaccinations as recommended by the CDC - your military pediatrician or healthcare provider can also address specific questions.
  
• NEW! Your mom was right - it's important to wash your hands​ article - it's one of the best (and cheapest) public health practices!​
  
• NEW! Protecting your baby from heavy metal exposure article
  

Diseases and Health Conditions

Children may be especially susceptible to developing illnesses, and can also transmit disease to you, other family members, or their friends. Learn about childhood diseases and conditions, disinfection, vaccination, MORE.

Safety and Hazard Awareness

Accidental childhood injuries and deaths include choking and suffocation caused by toys, poisonings from household chemicals and medicines, lead in paint and water, and drowning. Click HERE to learn more.

Wellness for Infants to Teenagers

From nutrition to violence prevention - help prevent a lifetime of health problems for your child. Click HERE to learn more.