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

Laura Byrne - December 5, 2021 0

When the Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's two dose COVID vaccine for use in children ages 5-11, it was a moment many parents...

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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 Stoulil - 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 Stoulil - 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

jim - 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...

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COVID Testing and Kids: When is it necessary and which test is best?

Sarah Stoulil - October 5, 2021 0

We are nearly two years into this pandemic and it’s important to know when to get your child tested for COVID-19. Testing is important to...

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Ask the Doctor: What to do about objects in your child’s nose, mouth or ears

jim - September 27, 2021 0

Kids love putting objects in places they do not belong, such as their nose, mouth and ears. What should a parent do if this...

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FREE Newborn Care Class At St. Petersburg General Hospital

Sarah Stoulil - June 1, 2017 0

Whether you are expecting your first child or simply looking for some guidance with a new addition to your growing family, it is always...

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EWG’s 2017 Sunscreen Guide is Here! Did Your Sunscreen Make the List?

Laura Byrne - May 23, 2017 0

The Environmental Working Group's 2017 Sunscreen Guide is here just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Check it out here! The group tested nearly 1,500 sunscreen...

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Help Make a Child’s Prom Dreams Come True

tampabayparent - May 5, 2017 0

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is hosting prom night May 19, 2017, for patients who were unable to attend their own prom due to hospitalization...

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Free Breastfeeding Classes Offered at Brandon Regional Hospital

Laura Byrne - March 6, 2017 0

Whether you are expecting your first baby or adding to your growing family, it is always reassuring to go into this new chapter in...