Latest News for Parents: Measles Outbreaks, the ADHD Medication Shortage & Solar Eclipse Safety

Please [click here]( if you have problems viewing this message. Find Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [HealthyChildren.org]( The only site and newsletter backed by 67,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal]( [Baby]( [Toddler]( [Preschool]( [Gradeschool]( [Teen]( [Young Adult]( Measles: Why It's Back & How to Protect Your Family March 2024 | Issue 243 [parent and child hugging showing love and affection]( [Measles Outbreaks on the Rise: How to Protect Your Family]( Outbreaks of measles—caused by a wildly contagious virus that was under control in the United States—are becoming more frequent. Getting the measles is especially risky for [children too young for the vaccine]( or those with certain health conditions. Even in previously healthy children, measles can cause serious illness that lands them in the hospital. Learn why measles outbreaks are on the rise, the symptoms of measles, how the disease spreads and when to keep your child home from school. [Go to article.]( [co-viewing-family-game-night_2737673.gif]( [ADHD Medication Shortage]( Families across the U.S. have been dealing with a shortage of some ADHD medications that is now well into its second year. In [this article]( developmental-behavioral pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Poon suggests what to do if your child's medication is out of stock and ways to help ease the impact of the shortage on your child. [Read more here.]( [How to View the Solar Eclipse Safely]( Like many families, you may be excited to watch the upcoming solar eclipse with your children. There will be a 115-mile-wide path stretching from Texas to Maine with a total eclipse, while the rest of the continental United States will experience a partial eclipse. Pediatric opthalmologist Dr. Sylvia Yoo shares how to experience this rare cosmic event while protecting little eyes (and your own) from vision damage. [Find tips.]( [family-watching-solar-eclipse(1)_2767149.gif]( Also on HealthyChildren.org: [How to Choose the Right Car Seat or Booster for Your Child]( [Car Seats: Product List for 2024]( [Molluscum Contagiosum in Children: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention]( [Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids]( [Can Children Get Ulcers?]( [Skin-to-Skin Contact: How Kangaroo Care Benefits Your Baby]( [Placeholder]( Thank You to Our Sponsors: [211125_SANOFI_LOGO_RGB_200_2137356.png]( [melissa2_2006054.jpg]( [melissa2_2006054.jpg]( [AAP]( The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org]( is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org]( should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | 345 Park Blvd. | Itasca, IL 60143, USA [Log Into Your Account]( | [Contact Us]( | [About Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Editorial Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143