Kids Health
We have a library of resources with trusted answers and advice for the whole family – including kids and teens!
Watch the video below to see Dr. Seema Csukas, CareSource Chief Medical Officer. She discusses the importance of well-child visits and immunizations.
HPV Toolkit
Did you know that the HPV vaccine can prevent many types of cancer? CareSource wants to make sure you have the tools you need to make the right choices for your child’s health. The American Cancer Society (ACS) breaks down what you should know about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and how to best prevent HPV cancers. ACS recommends the HPV vaccine for both boys and girls starting at age 9. Use the ACS toolkit links below to learn more about why the HPV vaccine is important for your child or teen:
- Take a Shot at Cancer HPV ACS Flier
- Protecting Children from HPV Cancers ACS Flier
- Don’t Wait to Vaccinate HPV ACS Flier
Nutrition and Fitness Center
Visit the nutrition and fitness center for info and answers to your questions about food, exercise, sports, and more
- Nutrition and Fitness Center for Parents
- Nutrition and Fitness Centers for Teens
- Nutrition and Fitness Center for Children
- Definition of Body Mass Index: Doctors use BMI to compare a child’s growth to other kids of the same age. Figure out BMI and know what the numbers mean.
Disease Management for Kids and Teens
If you have a child who needs help managing a chronic condition, call our Disease Management team at 1-844-438-9498 (TTY: 1-800-743-3333 or 711). Learn more about asthma and diabetes at the links below.
- Asthma Center: Asthma keeps more kids home from school than any other long-term health problem. Help your child handle the condition, stay healthy, and stay in school.
- Diabetes Center: Does your child have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Get help to handle diabetes and keep your child healthy.
For More Resources for You and Your Family visit our Health Care Links Page
Member Services: 1-844-607-2829 (TTY: 1-844-743-3333 or 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.