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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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Where to Get a FREE COVID Test in Tampa Bay for Your Family

Laura Byrne - May 16, 2022 0

The spread of COVID-19 hasn't ceased as new variants circulate throughout the world and here at home. And, we all know by now, yes,...

Elementary School Years

EWG’s 2022 Guide to Sunscreens and Best Sunscreens for Kids

Tampa Bay Parenting - May 9, 2022 0

The Environmental Working Group released its 16th annual Guide to Sunscreens and the findings are not much better than last year. The EWG tested...

Fun at Home

7 easy ways to refresh your kitchen and pantry

Allison Reynolds - February 20, 2022 0

Our kitchens have long been the heart of the home and this past year, your kitchen has probably become a classroom and office. As...

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Introducing The Pinch Pixie: How One Local Couple Helps Ease Kids’ Fears of Needles

Brie Gorecki - February 18, 2022 0

Local mom Heather Dagostino's five-year-old daughter was terrified of needles. When the COVID-19 vaccine became available for kids her age, Heather and her husband,...

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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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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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Your Teen and the COVID Vaccine: Expert panel at TGH answers common questions

Laura Byrne - October 27, 2021 0

After the Delta variant took a heavy toll throughout Tampa Bay and beyond, parents who were once hesitant about vaccinating their children ages 12 and older...

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When COVID and Flu Season Collide: How you can protect your family

Christina Canody, M.D. - October 15, 2021 0

Just like clockwork, flu season is expected to arrive right on time and it's on another collision course with COVID-19 and the latest wave...

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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...

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

Sarah Rigby - 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...