Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are serious illnesses. A combination vaccine is given to babies and children to provide protection against all three diseases.

Detailed information on growth in children, including normal growth, newborn screening tests, growth problems, growth hormone deficiency, and achondroplasia

A growth problem means that a child falls either below or above the average range of growth for a child's age, sex, family history, or racial background.

Detailed information on the most common dental procedures, including braces, bleaching, bridges, dentures, dental implants, fillings, root canal, sealants, and wisdom teeth extraction

Detailed information on dental health in children

Detailed information on common dental problems and concerns in children

Detailed information on breast health for children

Graves disease makes a baby's thyroid too active from the mother's antibodies. Signs include poor weight gain, fast heartbeat, irritability, and trouble breathing. It can be fatal if not found early. Doctors test blood and treat right away; most babies recover. It may recur.

Puberty that happens early is called precocious puberty. Gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty is caused by early secretion of high levels of sex hormones. These include the male androgens and female estrogens.

Growth hormone (GH) deficiency is when the pituitary gland doesn't make enough growth hormone. GH is needed to stimulate growth of bone and other tissues. This condition can occur at any age. GH deficiency does not affect a child's intelligence.