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Preventing lead exposure from the environment

October 6, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Household Risks, Right Highlight, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Even low levels of lead in the blood have been shown to affect mood, behavior and the ability to concentrate.

I think my child needs a COVID test — where should we go?

October 1, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

If your child is asymptomatic or has or very mild symptoms, we recommend getting a COVID test at a community-based site rather than a pediatricians’ office or a hospital.

How nutrition can build an army to protect us against COVID-19

September 22, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

Eating lots of colorful, fiber-rich veggies can help cultivate a healthy microbiome that will aid our bodies in the fight against COVID-19.

COVID-19 vs. RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

September 21, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

COVID-19, the flu and respiratory viruses such as RSV have similar symptoms. But there are a few differences that can help you determine why your child is sick.