Category: Children’s Health

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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Girl showing her arm with a bandage after receiving the covid-19 vaccine.

November 7, 2021

4 Ways to Prepare for Your Child’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccinating adolescents protects them and their communities.

Children's Health, Vaccines

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Little boy getting vaccinated at the Pediatrician's office

November 3, 2021

7 Things Parents Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

Vaccinating children protects them and their communities.

Children's Health, Vaccines

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Children celebrating Halloween in trunk of car. Boy and girl with red pumpkins

October 25, 2021

3 Ways to Avoid Halloween Food Allergy Scares

With extra vigilance, kids with allergies can safely trick or treat.

Allergies, Children's Health, Food Allergies

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two gourds with masks on plus a trick-or-treat bag sit in a front yard

October 14, 2021

Tips for Safer Trick-or-Treating During COVID-19

A few simple precautions can help lower your risk.

Children's Health

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toddler girl sits on exam table, provider rubs alcohol pad on her arm in preparation for a shot.

October 5, 2021

4 Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine and Young Children

Clinical trial data shows promising results for kids ages 5 to 11.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Vaccines

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variety of plastic toy food

October 4, 2021

Read This if You’re Concerned About Your Child’s Weight

The messages we give children about bodies can stick with them for a lifetime.

Adolescents, School-Age Children, Weight Loss

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