14 Diseases You Almost Forgot About Thanks to Vaccines

​​April 22-29th is National Infant Immunization Week and April 24-30th is World Immunization Week! Immunizations protect your child against these 14 diseases that were once common in the United States.​​ 1- Polio Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease that is caused by poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person and can invade an infected […]

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Underage Drinking: How to Talk With Your Child About Alcohol Use

April is Alcohol Awareness Month a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious issues that affect your quality of life, physical and mental health. How much do young people drink? Many adults assume it’s not a lot, […]

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Taking Down Tobacco for Kids

April 1st was National Take Down Tobacco Day – A day of action where the youth of America stand up and speak out about Big Tobacco. Alongside a movement of elected leaders, parents, teachers, healthcare providers and advocates, it ensures that young people have a seat at the table as we all work together toward […]

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Vision Screenings for Babies & Children

A vision screening is a brief eye and vision check to help detect vision issues in children. It is an essential part of preventative eye care. Some eye problems in children first show up with squinting, blinking, red eye or other noticeable symptoms. However, other eye problems can have no symptoms and will only be […]

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Why It’s Important to Take Care of Baby Teeth

Seeing your baby’s first tooth is an exciting milestone! Most little ones will get their first (primary) teeth around 6 months of age, though tiny teeth can emerge as early as 3 months. Did you know that cavities can develop as soon as your baby has teeth? Since baby teeth will eventually fall out, it […]

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Children

​​​​​​​​If someone has chronic kidney disease (CKD)​, it means their kidneys are damaged and aren’t filtering blood effectively. The condition affects people of all ages and backgrounds, including children. What are common causes of CKD in kids? Infants and children Teenagers What are common symptoms of CKD in children? CKD is often not associated with […]

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