LiveSmart: HPV Vaccine – Is the Message Making it to Families?
The facts are clear – the HPV vaccine is cancer prevention and it can’t wait. Having a conversation with your child's pediatrician is critical. [...]
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LiveSmart: Don’t Just Shake it Off – Childhood Brain Injuries Require Attention
The CDC and AAP recently released recommendations on diagnosing and treating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children. As a parent, what do you need to know? [...]
Spectrum News: HPV and the Dangers it Poses to Kids
Spectrum News interviewed Mark Osborn, M.D., Chief of Pediatrics for St. Peter's Hospital, and a provider with St. Peter's Children's Health Center, and radiation oncologist Duncan Savage, M.D., of St. Peter's Cancer Care Center, about the dangers HPV poses to children. [...]
LiveSmart: Halloween Safety – The Best Treat of All!
Although concerns about the safety of treats comes up every year, the fact is most injuries that send kids to emergency departments on Halloween have nothing to do with candy. [...]
LiveSmart: Heading Out for Adventure? Pack a First Aid Kit!
Away from home, you’re also away from your medicine cabinet and, depending on how far you go, your family doctor and convenient health care facilities. A simply stocked first aid kit can keep routine cuts, scrapes and headaches from ruining your trip. [...]
LiveSmart: School Supply List – Don’t Forget Your Vaccinations!
September is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start making those back to school lists! Most importantly – don’t forget to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines. [...]
LiveSmart: Parents Should Discuss Bladder, Urinary Tract Disorders with Their Child’s Pediatrician
Bladder and urinary tract disorders in children are usually not at the top of most parents’ list of concerns when visiting the pediatrician. However, many families struggle with these issues on a regular basis. [...]
LiveSmart: Head Lice? Uncomfortable, but Treatable
The recent arctic chill has given kids the opportunity to break in their winter gear. If they and their friends are swapping hats on the playground, you may get a call about head lice. [...]
LiveSmart: Maintaining Kids’ Emotional Health During the Holidays
This time of year can be particularly fraught with stress for children, as the hustle and bustle of the holiday season leaves many of them mentally and emotionally overwhelmed. What can parents do to make the season fun and safe? [...]
LiveSmart: Peanut Allergies Continue to Rise in U.S.
Peanut allergies among children in the United States continue to soar - what's the cause and what precautions should you take? [...]
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