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Patient Stories

Asthma Should Never Interrupt a Day in the Park - Israel Westbrook

Israel Westbrook, age 10, is an active kid who likes playing outside. He loves school and is an honor roll ...

Mom Docs

International Travel Vaccines

 School is almost out and your family is counting down the days until you leave for vacation. If you’re ...

Mom Docs

How To Prevent Tick Diseases

Spring has arrived and we are all excited to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. However, through all the excitement ...

Departments

Overcoming Parents' Vaccination Hesitancy: It's Not Easy

Today’s parents are no longer aware of the serious nature of some diseases. Their fear has shifted from their child ...

Expert Advice

When Allergies Attack...

Could that sniffle be allergies? Respiratory allergies tend to last for a long time. It’s as if your child’s cold ...

Expert Advice

Your Asthma-Free Home

Winter weather means lots of time spent indoors—and lots of exposure to potential asthma triggers. Keep your home free and ...

Expert Advice

Yes, Germs Can Be Good!

Jason Newland, MD, MEd, a Washington University infectious diseases physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how. ...

Expert Advice

Dairy Dangers

Is your child not screaming for ice cream? He might have a problem with dairy. ...

Expert Advice

Can You Prevent a Peanut Allergy?

Peanut allergies can seem very scary. They happen when a child’s immune system reacts badly to a protein in peanuts. ...