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Who Needs a Whooping Cough Vaccine Booster?

Pertussis spreads through the air and is highly contagious—and in some cases, even deadly. Dr. Rachel Orscheln explains who needs ...

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Miracle Flight for Young Boy with Special Needs

After living most of his life in pain, 6-year-old Max is on the road to recovery. His mom said the ...

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High-Schooler Riley Maher Thrives on the Field Seven Months After Cancer Diagnosis

Riley's doctor, Julia Warren, MD at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital, shaved her head in honor of Riley ...

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Infant Making Great Strides After In-Womb Surgery for Spina Bifida

Jackson underwent surgery before birth to repair his spina bifida. At four-months old, this little guy is make some great ...

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Screening for Postpartum Depression Helps Improve Child Health Outcomes

Treating all mothers with postpartum depression is of vital importance to the health of their children. Dr. Cynthia Rogers says ...

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Game On! Keeping Your Young Athlete Hydrated

If you are like me, ‘Game Day’ is a level up in the daily challenge of parenting logistics. First, I ...

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Young St. Louis Man Inspires Through Positivity

Chase Cofer calls himself one in a billion and if you have the pleasure to met him in person you’d ...

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Providing Hope Through a Continuum of Care

St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center offers patients and families medical and emotional support. ...

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Children’s Dental Health | Advice for Parents

When should I start brushing my child’s teeth? Should I be using toothpaste with fluoride? What is the right age ...