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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 ...

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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

Your Most Important Summer Accessory

Wherever your family goes this summer, it’s important to be prepared in case of medical emergency. The best way to ...

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

What to Expect After an Autism Diagnosis

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness has grown since experts began closely studying its prevalence nearly 20 years ago. More parents ...

Expert Advice

Water or Sports Drinks?

Commercials will have you believe that there’s no healthier choice on a hot day than a sports drink. After all ...

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The Right Way To Wrap

Help your baby sleep snug and sound in a safer swaddle. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents keep their ...

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The Right Way to Throw Away

Teens often begin abusing opioid painkillers after they get a prescription for one. ...