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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Medical Care & Your Baby

Vaccine Safety: Common Questions

Vaccines are one of the best and safest ways to help keep kids from getting diseases. Learn why doctors recommend vaccines.

Vaccine Schedule: Vaccines for Children by Age

This childhood vaccine schedule can show you which vaccines (immunizations) kids need and at what age.

Vaccines & Your Child: Common Questions

Getting vaccines helps keep your child safe as well as other people. Find answers to common vaccine questions.

What Is the Apgar Score?

The Apgar score is the very first test given to a newborn, done right after birth in the delivery or birthing room.

When Your Baby's in the NICU

Learn what a NICU visit will be like for your little one, what you can do to help, and how to find support for yourself.

Why Do Newborns Need a Vitamin K Shot?

Newborns need a dose of vitamin K at birth. Here's why.

Your Baby's Care Team in the NICU

If your baby is getting medical care in you NICU, find out who will be caring for your baby and how they can help.

Your Child's Vaccines

Vaccines protect kids from many dangerous diseases. Find out what vaccines your child needs to grow up healthy.