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Patient Health Education Portal: Brain (Child Neurology)

The patient's guide to authoritative health information on the Internet.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke: www.ninds.nih.gov

Febrile Seizures Fact Sheet

  • Provides information and education on seizures in young children triggered by a fever. 
  • Spanish version available.

Nemours Foundation: KidsHealth.org

Movie: Brain & Nervous System

© 1995-2019. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. Reprinted with permission.

American Academy of Pediatrics: HealthyChildren.org

Head, Neck & Nervous System

Provides many health education resources on conditions of the head, neck and nervous system including:

. Resources in English and Spanish.

National Library of Medicine: MedlinePlus.gov

Epilepsy in Children

  • Provides information and education on childhood epilepsy including causes, symptoms, treatment, and outlook.
  • Spanish version
  • What to ask your doctor

 

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