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What Are the Benefits of Flu and Pneumonia Shots?

3 min read · 10 Sep 2019

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Keeping Up with Family Vaccinations

3 min read 27 Sep 2018

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Six Ways to Relieve Caregiver Stress

5 min read 11 Sep 2018

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Type 1 Diabetes Lifestyle Checklist

Having a child with Type 1 diabetes means that you always have to be on guard. From the day-to-day monitoring and insulin injections, to the longer-term concerns, you play a key role in helping your child manage diabetes.

3 min read 11 Dec 2019 Read More

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Living with Juvenile Diabetes: Transitioning from Teen to Adult

Living with diabetes is a lot of work. When teenagers with diabetes grow into adults, their diabetes needs can change. Young adults need to be more involved in their care. They need to learn to talk to their doctor.

3 min read 31 Jul 2019 Read More

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What to Expect at Your Child’s Dental Cleaning Visit

So What Happens at My Child’s Dental Cleaning? Regular dental cleanings play a big part in helping to keep your children’s teeth healthy. But it can be a pretty hard time if he or she is not used to going to the dentist. And if you’re not used to taking your child to a cleaning, it can seem pretty overwhelming to you too.

3 min read 2 Jul 2019 Read More

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Keep Kids Smiling with Good Dental Health

A healthy mouth keep kids smiling but is also important for your child’s overall health. Small mouth issues can turn into bigger problems.

2 min read 27 Sep 2018 Read More

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Tips for Preventing Childhood Obesity

One third of children in the U.S. are either overweight or obese. Childhood obesity is now the top concern of parents, above even drug abuse and smoking . As a parent, you want to make sure your child is living a healthy life. Obesity is a serious medical condition that you should take note of. If a child is defined as “affected by obesity,” it means their body mass index (BMI) is greater than 95 percent. A child defined as “overweight” has a BMI percentile greater than 85 percent and less than 95 percent²

4 min read 11 Sep 2018 Read More

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

Buying healthy and delicious food may seem difficult if you’re living on a tight budget, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these three simple reminders—Plan, Compare and Prepare—to help your family save money and eat healthy.

5 min read 11 Sep 2018 Read More

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Why Avoid Drug and Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

A pregnant woman’s health is critical to the good health of her baby. Staying away from drug and alcohol use may be the most important thing you can do to stay healthy during pregnancy. Drugs and alcohol can affect how the baby grows and the long-term health of the baby. Drug and alcohol uses may also put them at risk for some serious conditions.¹

4 min read 10 Sep 2018 Read More

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Preparing for Your Baby: Steps to a Healthy Pregnancy

Preparing for your new baby can be overwhelming. Early prenatal care you receive before having your baby is important for a healthy pregnancy. This includes the visits you make to your provider while you are pregnant.

6 min read 10 Sep 2018 Read More

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Postpartum: What to Expect in Your First Month?

If you’ve had a baby in the last few weeks, you’re adjusting to your new life. You may be nursing, and you’re definitely exhausted. With so many changes happening to your body in such a short amount of time, it’s important to touch base with your doctor.

6 min read 27 Aug 2018 Read More

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Protect Your Young Children from the Flu

Each year, thousands of kids go to the hospital because of the flu virus.1 The flu is a very contagious illness caused by influenza virus A or B. The flu virus is constantly changing. Flu season typically takes place from October through May, with peaks in December, January, and February.

5 min read 26 Aug 2018 Read More

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A Quick Guide to Safe Medication Disposal

Unused prescription drugs can find their way into the wrong hands. This can lead to drug abuse, addiction or even overdose.

5 min read 26 Aug 2018 Read More

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Manage Your Child’s Asthma with these Six Simple Steps

Did you know that asthma is the leading chronic disease in children? Asthma is a long-term disease that affects the airways in and out of your lungs. About 8% of children under the age of 18 currently have asthma, according to the CDC1. It is very important to diagnose and control for children because they have smaller airways.

6 min read 17 Jul 2018 Read More

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