Category: Children’s Health

Girl sitting with book and looking thoughtful out of window

February 23, 2022

What Is COVID-19 Doing to Children’s Mental Health?

The pandemic’s uncertainty took a toll on kids’ emotions and academics.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Mental Health

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Father comforting sad child, child resting on his shoulder

February 22, 2022

Getting Help for Your Child’s Mental Health

Talk with your child’s doctor and follow these tips to find the help you need.

Adolescents, Mental Health

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Young girl using pink asthma inhaler

February 4, 2022

What to Do When Your Child Has Asthma

Work with your doctor to develop an asthma action plan to reduce risks and handle flare-ups.

Asthma, Children's Health

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Young football player drinking from water bottle after football game

January 27, 2022

How to Keep Youth Athletes Hydrated On and Off the Field

Dehydration can affect performance and overall health.

Children's Health, Sports Medicine

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Mother helping son to blow his nose at home

January 10, 2022

Sick Kid? How to Limit the Spread of Illness in Your Household

If one person is ill, everyone else doesn’t have to get sick.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases

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little girl opens present of stuffed animal next to Christmas tree

January 3, 2022

Allergic to Presents? Keep Sniffles at Bay with These Tips

Plush toys and furry friends can trigger allergies in children.

Allergies, Children's Health

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little boy under 5 wearing a mask

December 24, 2021

Vaccines for Youngest Children Delayed: What Parents Should Know

The dose tested was safe, but not high enough to work.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Vaccines

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Mother embracing young daughter in bedroom before leaving for school

December 20, 2021

Tics Are Uncontrollable—and Completely Normal

No treatment is necessary unless the child is bothered or becomes a target of teasing.

Children's Health, Neurology

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Father holding his sleeping newborn baby

December 10, 2021

6 Ways to Keep Your Newborn Healthy

Take these steps to avoid illness and ease anxiety.

Babies, Vaccines

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parent holds tissue, blowing nose of small sick daughter indoors at home.

November 30, 2021

A Parent’s Guide to Treating Cold, Flu and COVID-19

Many viruses can cause similar symptoms in children.

Children's Health, Cold and Flu

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Image of young woman of color enjoying a coffee in a to-go cup on a bench in a park wearing a denim jacket.

November 29, 2021

What You Should Know to Keep Your Teenager Healthy

Learn about preventive health care services for adolescents, including what vaccinations, exams and risk assessments your preteen or teen needs and when.

Children's Health, Vaccines

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Little toddler, potty training on tiny toilet

November 8, 2021

What to Do if Your Child Is Constipated

Home remedies and your pediatrician can help solve this common problem.

Children's Health, Digestive Health

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