Health tops the list of things parents want for their children. Vaccines that help prevent communicable diseases and complications are essential to help kids of all ages stay healthy throughout the year and for the long term. Let’s learn more about vaccines, a list of nine vaccines your child needs, and where you can get
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Flu Shot for Kids
Different strains of the influenza virus circulate every flu season, making both kids and adults sick. Sadly, influenza complications can also develop, leading to hospitalization and even death among the most compromised of individuals. Thankfully, flu shots help protect kids. Let’s talk about some of the benefits of vaccinating your children and where you can
Read MoreAn Overview: What Is a Pediatrician?
Children are not simply small adults. They have unique medical needs that require special care from a pediatrician – a doctor who has completed training in the specific health problems of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children have a pediatrician they see regularly for checkups, even when a
Read MoreAsthma in Children: What You Can Do to Ensure Better Lung Health for Your Child
Asthma affects about six million American children, reports the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Because of its lung-constricting, potentially life-threatening symptoms, kids miss school, sports, daycare, and more. If your child has asthma, you need to control its symptoms, so lung health improves in the long term. Let’s talk about how you can manage asthma
Read MoreSigns Of Asthma In Toddlers
Most people are aware that asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes those who are afflicted to suddenly have difficulty breathing when exposed to a trigger. The lining of their airways swells and the muscles surrounding the airways tighten and narrow, making it difficult for air to flow in and out of the lungs.
Read MoreLearn the Vaccine Schedule for Children 6 Years and Younger
It can be hard to keep up with the recommended vaccine schedule for children. There are so many different vaccines, and they all need to be administered at specific times in order for your child to receive optimal health benefits and be fully immunized. Here is a guide to the vaccine schedule for children who
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