A Parent's Quick Reference to Child's Health: Birth to Age Five

Caring for children is a complex task, but now a Harvard clinical professor of pediatrics and a pediatric nurse specialist have compiled a comprehensive guide to symptoms and treatments for common childhood illnesses and injuries. Alphabetized and cross-referenced by symptom, each section includes a definition of the illness, immediate care, when to call the doctor, over-the-counter medications, and related health issues.

Alia Y. Antoon, M.D., an assistant clinical professor at Harvard Medical School, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Shriners Burns Hospital. She is a lecturer on pediatric health issues and a frequent commentator on national and local media. Denise M. Tompkins, R.N., M.B.A., is a pediatric nurse specialist who consults for hospitals and school systems on pediatric health care. She was media spokesperson for Shriners Burns Hospital for 10 years.