MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It was built as an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.

MedlinePlus presents high-quality, easy to understand, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted.

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MedlinePlus at a Glance

Offers information on health topics, human genetics, medical tests, medications, dietary supplements, and healthy recipes.
Sourced from more than 1,600 selected organizations.
Provides 40,000 links to authoritative health information in English and 18,000 links to information in Spanish.
In 2018, 277 million users viewed MedlinePlus more than 700 million times.

Child Safety

As parents, we want to keep our children safe from harm. Take steps to keep your children safe:

Install the right child safety seat in your car
Teach children how to cross the street safely
Make sure they wear the right gear and equipment for sports
Install and test smoke alarms
Store medicines, cleaners and other dangerous substances in locked cabinets
Babyproof your home
Don't leave small children unattended