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Whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit or reptile, pets can have real and positive effects on your child’s emotional and physical development. If your family has the resources to take care of a pet and no one in the house is allergic, you may want to consider getting your child an animal companion.
Obesity affects nearly a quarter of 12- to 19-year-olds in the United States. The health implications of carrying so much extra weight are so significant that scientists have been searching for medical solutions to supplement healthy diets and exercise.
If your child is having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or is slow to rise after sitting for a while, it may not be procrastination. juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease that children most often say feels like stiffness and can curtail their movements. This condition affects about 1 in every 1,000 children.
Like adults, children can experience two types of diabetes, and unfortunately they are becoming more common. Type 1 diabetes -- which has nothing to do with your child’s diet, sugar consumption or level of activity -- is by far more prevalent than Type 2 in children.
Children today are under so much stress — from academics and sports to how they look — and all of it is magnified by social media. So it’s no surprise that about 20 percent of all teens experience depression. But only fewer than a third of depressed kids are treated for their symptoms. And many parents may not realize their children are suffering.
Children, like adults, get anxious about the unknown. When children learn they have an upcoming hospital procedure, they need -- and deserve -- developmentally appropriate information.
Seeing your child with a nosebleed can be scary, but try to remain calm. Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are and can be treated at home.
As a parent, you want your sick child to feel better. And sometimes you may not understand why a pediatrician will not prescribe antibiotics to make that happen.
Measles cases in the U.S. climbed to a 25-year high in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 704 confirmed cases of measles so far this year have affected 22 states, including Florida. Although the viral infection was declared “eliminated” from the U.S. in 2000, this year’s rapid spread of measles has become a serious public health concern. Increasing numbers of travelers catch the viral infection abroad and bring it into the U.S., spreading it among pockets of people who are unvaccinated.
Although it is exceedingly rare for teens to have heart attacks, it is not uncommon for them to have chest pain. That can be really scary for you and your child. But when the cause of the sharp pain is costochondritis, you can rest easy knowing that your child does not have a dangerous condition.
Information will update every 5 minutes. ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Estimated Wait Times as of: Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:43 PM
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Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital | Directions | 13 min |
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children | Directions | 65 min |
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Emergency Room | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital | Directions | 4 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar | Directions | 9 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Crossroads | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Longwood | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola | Directions | 3 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Pinellas Park | Directions | 17 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village | Directions | 5 min |
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Waterford Lakes | Directions | 8 min |
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital | Directions | 2 min |
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center | Directions | 7 min |
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital | Directions | 6 min |
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital | Directions | 0 min |
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital | Directions | 11 min |