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Your Winter Virus Guide: Navigating Cold & Flu Season

Some of you may vaguely remember November of 2019 and before: a time when sniffles and minor fevers were potential ...

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Safety tips for checking your child’s Halloween candy

Doing these two things before your kids eat their Halloween candy can help keep them safe. ...

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Beware of these Halloween hazards that could lead to a trip to the emergency room

An emergency medicine physician shares which injuries she sees in patients around Halloween — and how you can prevent them. ...

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Recognizing and preventing lead poisoning in children

If you have concerns about lead poisoning, it's important to discuss them with your child's pediatrician. ...

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Concussions: How long does recovery take?

The “return to learn” process is the priority for your student. Returning to sports is a separate process that requires ...

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Your child’s mental health: When to seek help

The wait lists might be long, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek treatment for your child if needed. ...

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Understanding your child’s medical privacy

As your child approaches 18, their health care needs — and who makes those decisions — shift significantly. ...

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How can I keep my kid’s teeth healthy?

Emily Hahn, DDS, a board-certified pediatric dentist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, shares three tips that can help protect your ...

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Should kids ride ATVs?

An ATV weighs more than 600 pounds and can travel over 60 miles per hour, similar to a motor vehicle ...