Reactions to a recent immunization (vaccine) Most are reactions at the shot site (such as pain, swelling, redness) General reactions (such as a fever or being fussy) may also occur ...

We want you to have all the information you and your child need to understand your child’s condition and to participate in treatment. This page provides links to resources that we hope will be helpful ...

At Seattle Children’s Kirkland Orthopedics Clinic, experts from orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation, orthotics and ...

Dr. Tonya Palermo is Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at University of Washington with adjunct appointments in Pediatrics and Psychiatry. She holds the Hughes M. and Katherine Blake ...

Sleep medicine is the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related conditions and sleep disorders, including problems problems breathing while sleeping (sleep apnea), falling asleep or staying asleep.

What is cleft lip and palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate happen when part of the lip or roof of the mouth (palate) does not form in the typical way. This leaves a gap (cleft). It happens in early ...

Sutures or stitches questions Stapled wounds are treated the same as sutured wounds Skin glue (Dermabond) questions are also covered ...

A circumcision is the removal of most of the male foreskin. The incision starts off red and tender. The tenderness should be much less by day 3. The scab at the incision line comes off in 7 to 10 days ...

At the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research, we perform highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary, cutting-edge research in infectious diseases that kill millions of children around the world ...

Infectious diseases remain a substantial cause of mortality around the world. This is particularly true in resource-poor areas, where access to treatment is sparse and people fight a multitude of ...

What is the Seattle Children’s 22q Clinic? Seattle Children’s 22q Clinic cares for children who have differences in a part of chromosome 22 called the q11.2 region. These differences can cause a wide ...

Most life-threatening emergencies are easy to recognize. You would not overlook major bleeding, breathing that stops, a seizure or a coma. You would call 911 for help. If you suspected poisoning, you ...