Seizures and Epilepsy in Children

Seizures are sudden events that cause temporary changes in physical movement, sensation, behavior or consciousness. They are caused by abnormal electrical and chemical changes in the brain. Here’s what parents should know about seizures, how to help someone who is having one and when a child may be diagnosed with epilepsy. Are There Different Types […]

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Halloween Health & Safety Tips

Halloween is a time for spooky thrills and imagination. But the holiday also brings some extra risks for children and teens. Did you know that child pedestrian injuries are more likely on Halloween than on any other night of the year, for example? Help keep Halloween fun and safe for your family with these tips. Safety on […]

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Common Questions & Concerns

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). and other causes that are unclear at first, including accidental suffocation or strangulation. The shock, grief, and guilt felt by families who lose an infant can be […]

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Cerebral Palsy in Children

Children with cerebral palsy have trouble controlling their movement. The condition is the most common disability that affects a child’s motor control. Cerebral palsy usually is caused by a brain injury or abnormal brain development before birth or early in life. Genetic causes, although less common, can also play a role.  Here is what families need to know about […]

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RSV, Flu & COVID: What is the Difference?

Your child has a stuffy nose, cough, and fever. Is it the flu? COVID? Or are they symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Let’s look at four common childhood illnesses caused by viruses – COVID, flu, the common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). All of them share some similar symptoms. Here are some clues […]

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Meningococcal Disease in Preteens, Teens & Young Adults

Meningococcal disease is a rare, serious illness caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. The bacteria is spread from person to person through their saliva (spit) – typically through close contact such as coughing or kissing. The infection can become serious or even deadly in a matter of hours. That’s why it is important to […]

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