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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 ...
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 ...
Physician Profile: Joan Downey, MD
Meet Joan Downey, MD, MPH , whose decision to become a neonatologist was derived from an early experience. ...
Yes, Germs Can Be Good!
Jason Newland, MD, MEd, a Washington University infectious diseases physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how. ...
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 ...
Facts Parents Should Know about Meningitis
Meningitis is a rare but serious disease that causes inflammation around the outer membrane covering the brain and spinal cord ...
Breastfeeding Your Baby 101
If breastfeeding seems a little overwhelming, you’re like many other expecting mothers. Though it may be scary, there are ...
4 Tips to Make Sure Your Baby Sleeps Safely
New parents face conflicting advice on many fronts – but one area where doctors and the American Academy of Pediatrics ...