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Complications from the flu can be serious. Regular hand washing and a yearly flu shot can help protect your child.
Our handy checklist helps you choose and maintain safe toys for your child.
Use this easy, three-point check as a quick way to test for a proper helmet fit: 1. Eyes: Helmet sits level on your child's ... cont.
It's a beautiful day — the sun is shining, the birds are chirping. What could be more perfect than a bike ride? But wait! ... cont.
Would you know what to do if a fire started in your home? Would your kids? Take the time now ... cont.
From overly hot faucets to tipped-over coffee cups, burns are a potential hazard in every ... cont.
Research has shown that one in five teens will go through a period of major depression by the time they are 18 years of age. ... cont.
Many toys are made with safety in mind, but no toy is 100% safe. Toys that break or are misused can become dangerous. Follow ... cont.
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Flu Vaccinations for Children
Dr. Danielle Zerr discusses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated flu shots and flu vaccine recommendations for children, and offers parents advice on ways to protect their children from the flu.
Pack Your Child's Lunchbox with Healthy Foods
Dr. Rich Molteni offers advice to encourage healthy eating habits in children.
Why does my child need immunizations? Immunizations (vaccines) prevent harmful diseases that can make children very sick, ... cont.
The flu season is from November to April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, but the vaccine ... cont.
Scratch scratch. Scratch. Your head is feeling really itchy. Could it be lice? If so, ... cont.
Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids get to call the shots on which foods they'll eat. Luckily, school lunches ... cont.
Depression is the most common mental health problem in the United States. Each year it affects 17 million people of all age ... cont.
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