"Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of preadolescent children, including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, information on vaccines and medications, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index. "Provides Basic Consumer Health Information about the Physical, Mental, and Developmental Health of Preadolescent Children, Including Facts about Infectious Diseases, Asthma and Allergies, Cancer, Diabetes, Growth Disorders, Medical Conditions Appearing in Childhood, and Developmental and Pediatric MentalHealth Concerns Along with Information about Vaccines, Medications, Wellness, a Glossary of Terms Related to Childhood Diseases and Disorders, and a List of Resources for Parents and Caregivers" -- Title page.