# Handouts

Source: https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/general-handouts/
Published: 2014-07-07
Updated: 2026-05-11

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#### **General Handouts**

As a follow-up to your visit, you can view and print the documents listed below by clicking on the appropriate handout title.

**COVID-19: For the most up to date information regarding COVID-19 please access the [IDPH](https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19) and [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) Websites.**\
 [2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx)\
 [Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Breastfeeding-During-COVID-19.aspx)\
 [COVID-19 and Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/covid_inflammatory_condition.aspx)\
 [Caring for Children with Asthma During COVID-19: Parent FAQs](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Caring-for-Children-with-Asthma-During-COVID-19.aspx)\
 [Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Cloth-Face-Coverings-for-Children-During-COVID-19.aspx)\
 [Give Your Child’s Eyes a Screen-Time Break: Here’s Why](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes/Pages/default.aspx)\
 [Mask Mythbusers: 5 Common Misconceptions about Kids & Cloth Face Coverings](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Mask-Mythbusters.aspx)\
 [Return to School During COVID-19](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Return-to-School-During-COVID-19.aspx)\
 [Should Your Child Be Tested for COVID-19?](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Should-Your-Child-Be-Tested-for-COVID-19.aspx)\
 [Youth Sports & COVID-19: Understanding the Risks](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Youth-Sports-and-COVID-19-Understanding-the-Risks.aspx)

**Asthma**\
 [How to Control Things That Make Your Asthma Worse](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/How-To-Control-Things-That-Make-Your-Asthma-Worse.pdf)\
 [How to Use Your Metered-Does Inhaler](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/How-to-Use-Your-Metered-Dose-Inhaler.pdf)\
 [Your Peak Flow Meter](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Your-Peak-Flow-Meter.pdf)

**Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)**\
 [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-ADHD.pdf)\
 [Vanderbilt Assessment – Parent & Teacher](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Vanderbilt.pdf)

**Breastfeeding\**[Breastfeeding Your Baby – Getting Started](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/General-Breastfeeding-Handout-APL.pdf)\
 [Engorgement Recommendations](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Engorgement-APL-version.pdf)\
 [Guidelines for Pumping, Storing and Defrosting Breast Milk](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Breastmilk-Storage-Guidelines-APL-version.pdf)\
 [Latching Your Baby](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Latching-Baby-APL-Version.pdf)\
 [Sore Nipples](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Sore-Nipples-APL-Version.pdf)

**Common Illnesses and Conditions\**[Advice For The Headache Patient](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Advice-for-the-Headache-Patient.pdf)\
 [Atopic Dermatitis](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Atopic-Dermatitis.pdf)\
 [Constipation\](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Constipation.pdf)[Constipation Video: The Poo In You](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgBj7Mc_4sc)\
 [Croup](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Croup.pdf)\
 [Diarrhea](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Diarrhea.pdf)\
 [Fever](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Fever.pdf)\
 [Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Hand-Foot-Mouth-Disease.pdf)\
 [Head Lice – Treatment](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Treatment-of-Head-Lice.pdf)\
 [If You Think Your Child is Stuttering](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/If-You-Think-Your-Child-Is-Stuttering.pdf)\
 [Otitis Media With Effusion](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Otitis-Media-with-Effusion.pdf)\
 [Topical Wart Therapy](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Topical-Wart-Therapy.pdf)\
 [Vomiting](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Vomiting.pdf)\
 [West Nile Virus](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/West-Nile-Virus.pdf)\
 [Wound Care Instructions (Post Suture Removal)](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Wound-Care-Instructions.pdf)

**Nutrition and Fitness**\
 [Calcium Rich Foods](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Calcium-Rich-Foods.pdf)\
 [Fiber Rich Foods](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Fiber-Rich-Foods.pdf)\
 [Iron Rich Foods](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Iron-Rich-Foods.pdf)\
 [Protein Rich Foods](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Protein-Rich-Foods.pdf)\
 [Starting Solid Foods\](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Switching-To-Solid-Foods.aspx)[Starting Solid Foods Handout](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Starting-Solid-Foods-Handout.pdf)\
 [Is Your Baby Hungry or Full?](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Is-Your-Baby-Hungry-or-Full-Responsive-Feeding-Explained.aspx)\
 [Breastfeeding and Solid Foods](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Working-Together-Breastfeeding-and-Solid-Foods.aspx)\
 [Vegetarian Diet](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Vegetarian-Diet.pdf)\
 [What You Should Know About Living With Food Allergy](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/What-You-Should-Know-About-Living-With-Food-Allergy.pdf)

**Safety and Prevention**\
 [Car Safety Tips](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Car-Safety-Tips.pdf)\
 [Dog Bite Prevention](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Dog-Bite-Prevention.pdf)\
 [EpiPen Use](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/EpiPen-Use.pdf)\
 [Foreign Travel Precautions](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Foreign-Travel-Precautions.pdf)\
 [Highly Toxic Poison Plant List](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Highly-Toxic-Poison-Plant-List.pdf)\
 [Insect Bites or Stings](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Insect-Bites-or-Stings.pdf)\
 [Preventing Lead Poisoning](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Preventing-Lead-Poisoning.pdf)\
 [Protect Your Child From Poison](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Protect-Your-Child-From-Poison.pdf)\
 [Sports Injury Prevention](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Sports-Injury-Prevention.pdf)\
 [Sunburn](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Sunburn.pdf)

**Forms and Questionnaires\**[Annual Childhood Lead Risk Assessment](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Childhood_Lead_Risk_Questionnaire.pdf)\
 – (For families with children 6 months to 6 years)\
 [Annual TB / Cholesterol Screening](https://arlingtonpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Annual-TB-and-Cholesterol-Screening-Questionaire.pdf)

#### **We’re Here To Help**

If you have any questions regarding these handouts, please contact our office at\
 **(847) 398-0400**.

Arlington Pediatrics, Ltd. is located at:\
 3325 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 100A\
 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
