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1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Yes, once again we have hit the cold and flu season like a bag of bricks, and it’s a challenge to avoid catching these nasty germs. But if you follow a simple rule, you have a better chance of saving yourself some misery—not to mention some cash on the tissues and cough drops.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
“Next to the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the United States,” reports the Nemours Foundation. So it is a good idea that parents become familiar with these symptoms and prepare for what to do.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
“Each day approximately 1,110 kids become regular, daily smokers and between one third and one half will eventually die as a result of their addiction,” according to the American Lung Association. Lovely topic, I know!
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Dr. Deb Winburn, a pediatrician at Premier Pediatrics, sums up this viral gastroenteritis in an interview regarding a disease which surely will hit the KC Metro this winter. Here’s a heads up for parents: Get your children immunized against this nasty bug before the season arrives!
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Is your child too sick for Day Care? Most facilities have a set of written rules for when to keep children home. Individual guidelines vary, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping kids home if they have any of the following:
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Tisha Foley
Child Health & Wellness
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9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Whether you have them, are treating them or just reading this article, I bet your head starts itching and your face contorts into unphotographic poses by the end.
Even though the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says, “Head lice are not a health hazard or a sign of poor hygiene, and are not responsible for the spread of any disease,” the public still dreads talking about it.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Over the past five years, Jack Novorr has raised around $21,000 for Children's Mercy. Now an 11-year-old, Jack brainstorms with his parents and siblings to come up with ideas for his fundraisers. Learn how you can help!
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Tisha Foley
Child Health & Wellness
TeenScene
Children's Mercy Hospital
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6/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Just when you think your children are out of the woods with the cold and flu season behind them, a summertime disease called Hand, Foot and Mouth rounds the corner. It comes on with fever, muscle aches and painful blisters attacking your child’s mouth and throat, the palms of his hands and the soles of his feet.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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5/19/2011 8:15:53 AM
The School Year is coming to a close for KC Kids. Summer for school-age children means lots of extra time on their hands for fun and games. For parents it can bring considerable apprehension. Follow these tips for a successful summer break!
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Children's Mercy Hospital
Child Health & Wellness
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3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Why can one type of meningitis be treated with antibiotics and not the other? And why are there so many organisms which can cause this one disease? Meningitis facts can strain the brain, but the plain answer is: meningitis is any inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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1/1/2011 12:00:00 PM
A child with an unrelenting headache or inability to move a limb would concern even the most unflappable of parents—but what if no cause can be found? As many as one in five children have unexplained physical symptoms, which commonly include persistent pain, chronic fatigue, muscle weakness or loss of muscle control and digestive problems And this is not an exhaustive list.
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Mark Connelly
Child Health & Wellness
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1/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
One family's quest for a diagnosis begins at my daughter’s birth. She arrived in this world two weeks after her due date, looking green because she had produced the meconium while still inside me. The next five days were a roller coaster of ups and downs as she spent time in the NICU with one little issue after another.
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Nancy West
Child Health & Wellness
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12/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
Hearing the diagnosis of RSV for a sick child—your own or one your baby has been exposed to—can strike fear in a parent’s heart. But knowing the facts and being vigilant in prevention can bring a little peace.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted influenza recommendations for the 2010-2011 season. According to the CDC, the flu shot or nasal mist “will protect against influenza A (H3N2) virus, influenza B virus and the 2009 H1N1.”
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
Flu Vaccine
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5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, as many as 40 percent of children sleepwalk at least once, most commonly between the ages of 3 and 7.
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Tisha Foley
Child Health & Wellness
Sleepwalking
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5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
It’s important to know the facts about food allergies and the signs of a reaction; it could save someone’s life. The number of children with food allergies has increased 18 percent since 1997, making it critical that parents are aware of this issue.
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Kathy Stump
Child Health & Wellness
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4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Do you sneeze through the spring? Or wheeze when the temperature drops? Local physicians, nurses, and parents offer practical advice to combat seasonal allergies.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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3/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
Why is that your 2-year-old’s fever, congestion and pain suddenly worsen at nightfall when the pediatrician’s office is closed?
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Michele Ranard
Child Health & Wellness
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3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Most parents have overwhelming safety lists which can make their heads spin! But when you are frantically plugging in your outlet covers, don’t forget to give your children enough water. (Not at the same time, please!) The simple act of not drinking adequate amounts of water is unsafe.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
Child Health
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1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
There are more than 200 viruses which cause the common cold. Great! No wonder a child gets so many colds a year. What is a mom to do? Follow this practical advice to keep your kids healthy this winter.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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