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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 ...

News

St. Louis Children’s Ranks in Top 10% in United States

Extraordinary breadth and depth of expertise places Children’s among the nation’s best. ...

Expert Advice

Suicide Prevention in Young Athletes

It’s no secret that COVID-19 created mental health challenges and concerns for teenagers. Student-athletes face additional, unique demands and stressors ...

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What to Do if Your Newborn Is Constipated

A question new parents often have is if their newborn baby is pooping and peeing often enough. If you find ...

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The Pediatric ICU – What to Expect

Going to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is usually a sudden, unexpected, and frankly unwelcome experience, meaning that many ...

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Tips to Help Your Teen Quit Vaping

Since the 2010s, e-cigarettes, or vapes, have exploded in popularity among teens, resulting in a surge of nicotine dependence and ...

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Why Boredom Can Be Good for Your Child

Children complain about being bored a lot: after school, on weekends, and on those long days of summer vacation. Having ...

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Top Choking Hazards Seen in the ER

Choking hazards are a big concern for parents and pediatricians alike. Some of the most common food hazards include raw ...

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Are Soccer Headers Safe in Youth Sports?

We are in the middle of an exciting time for soccer players—the opening season of the STL City SC team ...