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Ask the Doctor: The COVID vaccine and your 5 to 11 year-old child

Laura Byrne - June 17, 2022 0

*Story updated in June 2022 to include information about the booster shot for children ages 5-11. When the Food and Drug Administration and CDC approved...

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What Parents Need to Know About Sunscreen, Sun Safety, and their Kids

Rachel Dawkins, M.D. - May 1, 2022 0

Summer is synonymous with outdoor adventures and trips to the beach and pool, but unprotected exposure to the sun poses risks of skin and...

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Ask the Doctor: Potty Training Readiness

Sarah Rigby - March 1, 2022 0

Whether you are a new parent or a seasoned one, the thought of transitioning your little one from using diapers to being potty trained...

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How to Reduce Hidden Sugars in Your Family’s Diet

Sarah Rigby - March 1, 2022 0

Nearly one in three children meets the criteria for being overweight or obese. Reducing sugar is an important way to minimize your child’s risk...

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Ask the Experts: How to prepare your child for surgery

Sarah Rigby - March 1, 2022 0

Preparing your child for surgery is one parenting challenge many hope to never face. But the situation can and often does arise. Thanks to...

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Parenting During the Pandemic

Sarah Rigby - February 3, 2022 0

In the last four weeks, more kids have tested positive for COVID-19 than in the entire pandemic combined. The Omicron variant is surging throughout...

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Understanding Heart Murmurs: What Are They and Are They Dangerous?

Sarah Rigby - February 1, 2022 0

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness on heart health,for both kids and their families. This month, the Heart Institute at...

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Yes, you can get COVID twice + more Omicron questions answered

Laura Byrne - January 4, 2022 0

*Story UPDATED on January 4, 2022 to include and append additional interview with Dr. Christina Canody, BayCare Pediatric Service Line Medical Director. The highly contagious...

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Is your child addicted to social media? Here’s what you need to know.

Laura Byrne - October 31, 2021 0

Life is all about balance, right? It’s something we strive for in most parts of our lives, and it’s no different when it comes...

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Treating Epilepsy with the Ketogenic Diet

Sarah Rigby - October 31, 2021 0

Approximately 470,000 children in the United States are living with epilepsy, which is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the country. Epilepsy awareness...

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Your child has COVID-19… now what?

Sarah Rigby - October 15, 2021 0

It can be scary when your child has symptoms of coronavirus. Fortunately, the majority of children with COVID-19 are able to manage symptoms and...

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A reminder that screening saves lives

Anu Varma Panchal - October 11, 2021 0

Cast your mind over some of the beloved females in your life: your mom, sisters, female cousins, aunts, best friends, bridesmaids and roommates. Now...