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Health

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

Q: My toddler often puts small objects in her mouth. How can I keep her safe with all the button batteries in our house?

Nov 9, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Monkeypox in kids, teens is rare and seldom severe: CDC

Out of the more than 25,000 U.S. cases of monkeypox reviewed in a new study, just 0.3% occurred in people under the age of 18, new government data shows.

Nov 4, 2022

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Pediatrics

Preparing kids for a flu shot: Tips to help parents

Cold and flu season is approaching, and that means it's time for flu shots.

Nov 1, 2022

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Does adversity make you stronger? Scientists say not always

There's an old saying that adversity makes you stronger. Real life shows that's not always true, but the adage highlights an evolving debate among scientists about resilience.

Oct 31, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Pediatric infectious disease specialist explains the 'triple threat' of RSV, flu and COVID-19

What does the rise in RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, mean for your children? We asked Colleen Nash, MD, MPH, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at RUSH, to offer some guidance on keeping your family safe this ...

Oct 31, 2022

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Immunology

How to keep kids with food allergies safe during Halloween

Halloween can be a particularly difficult time for kids with food allergies since many common candies contain one or more common allergens. The consequences can be dangerous and traumatic for kids who accidentally consume ...

Oct 27, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q&A: What to know about RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Pediatricians ...

Oct 27, 2022

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Medical research

Young child's brain, not age, determines nap transitions, research suggests

Why do some 4- and 5-year-olds still nap like clockwork every afternoon, while other preschoolers start giving up habitual napping at age 3?

Oct 24, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Flu and cold season looks different because of the pandemic. Here are some tips to protect kids from viruses this winter

Pandemic prevention practices such as masking and social distancing have upended expectations for the arrival of "sick season," the traditional wave of colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses that rise as temperatures ...

Oct 21, 2022

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