Child Pool Safety
Summer is here and there’s no better joy than splashing around in a swimming pool for hours. A great exercise, swimming is not only healthy for children and adults but …
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Child Home Safety: Preventing Accidents at Home
Home should be a safe space for children. It’s where they play, learn, relax, and find care, comfort, and love. Children are naturally curious and love to explore and try …
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe for My Child?
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15. While Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are currently …
Type 2 Diabetes Doubles in Children During Covid-19 Pandemic
Type 2 diabetes is a disease primarily found in adults and rarely in children. One would hardly hear of a child being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; however, this has …
CDC RSV Health Advisory Warning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issued a health advisory June 10, 2021 to notify clinicians and caregivers about increased interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity across …
UV Safety Awareness Month
July means summer sun for people in most parts of the country. We like to go out and soak up the sunshine at beaches, open-air restaurants, and in nature. But …
Sarcoma Awareness Month
A sarcoma is a rare type of cancer in adults, and a more prevalent cancer in children that can occur in different parts of the body. It is a term …
Preventing Swimmer’s Ear in Adults and Children
Planning a dip in the pool or the ocean but worried about swimmer’s ear? Contrary to the name, swimmer’s ear can occur on dry land too. It is an infection …
Is it Safe to Fly While Pregnant?
Pregnancy is a joyous experience for expecting mothers. Women’s bodies experience a wide range of changes throughout the term. The first few weeks are particularly crucial in understanding these changes …
How to Know if My Child Needs Glasses
When a child is unwell, parents can usually tell that something’s wrong as they notice a change in their behavior. However, if a child has vision problems, these may go …
Can I Eat Fish While Pregnant or Nursing?
Fish is a high source of protein and other nutrients essential for pregnant women as it helps in supporting a healthy fetal, infant as the child develops. Mixed concerns to …
Pandemic Denials: State Of Denial
During this pandemic, Health Insurance companies are making record profits while at the same time increasing our premiums and denying our claims. Here’s how they did it: Delayed or Deferred Care …