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Decades ago, a group of people decided that they would not vaccinate their children. These people believed that vaccinations cause autism, cause sterility, contain mercury, or don’t actually protect the children from any serious illness. This movement continues to grow among parents, and they are often called “the anti-vaxxers.” They believe that vaccinations are simply a way for the medical establishment to promote scare tactics into forcing children to have unnecessary shots. However, vac ... [Read More]
Children’s Health Care
10 Biggest Health Care Concerns for Children
It is every parent’s dream that their children be fit and healthy. But there are a lot of health care risks that can harm your child. By knowing what these risks are, parents have a better chance of helping their child avoid them. Let’s take a look at 10 of the biggest health care concerns facing young people today. Childhood Obesity Children who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of contracting various disorders that can reduce their life expectancy. Obese children are more lik ... [Read More]
Caring for Your Infant’s Fontanel
It can be a daunting time becoming a new parent, with so much to learn about caring for your baby. To add to all that you must learn, the soft spot on your baby’s head (called a fontanel) may make you even more nervous. The good news is that these soft spots are simple to care for and typically go away by the time your child is 2 years old. What are Fontanels? Babies are born with a few soft spots on their head, known as fontanels. The largest one is called the anterior fontanel, which is d ... [Read More]
Why Go to Your Pediatrician vs. an Urgent Care
It can be difficult to know who to turn to when your child needs medical attention. Parents are increasingly using urgent care clinics as their primary health care source, when the reality is that using a pediatrician may be a better choice for your child. Children often present different symptoms than adults, and medical treatment can be very different too. Pediatricians specialize in diagnosing and treating illnesses and conditions specifically in children. A pediatrician’s role is to p ... [Read More]
Treating Children When Parents Are Sick
It can be miserable enough when you’re sick, but having to take care of a sick child at the same time can make it even tougher. You may naturally want to focus solely on your child, but you’ll be sacrificing your own health in the process. Let’s talk about some of the key things you can do to ensure you both get back to full health as quickly as possible: Get Plenty of Rest Sick children and sick adults all need more sleep and rest when they are fighting an illness. Forget the dirty dishes a ... [Read More]
