Helping your child cope with shots
There are many strategies that you can use with your child to help reduce distress and fleeting pain associated with shots.
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Whooping cough: more common and more dangerous than you think
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of babies who get whooping cough have to be hospitalized.
Can my child get COVID-19 from riding the school bus?
Research has shown that the risk of getting COVID-19 from riding a school bus is low when basic precautionary measures — such as masking, only allowing two kids per seat and leaving the windows open — are taken.
Back-to-school physicals: A message from your pediatrician
A back-to-school physical is much more than a quick check-up or a form for school sports, it’s a comprehensive look at your child’s growth, development, and well-being.
Q&A: Is it safe to give my child Tamiflu?
There’s been a lot of news lately about the dangerous side effects of Tamiflu. Dr. Lee Beers answers a reader’s question about the drug’s safety.
