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America’s next divisive issue: Vaccines. Where do you stand? Now is the time to act.
Government control over vaccinations has become America’s next divisive political issue, and now is the time to speak your mind ...
Declare Independence from Fireworks Injuries
A few years ago, we saw an early July 4th injury at St. Louis Children’s Hospital—a 10 year old boy ...
Car seat until age 8? Who actually follows this recommendation?
I’ll admit it– when it comes to car seats, I just can’t practice everything I preach. As a pediatrician I ...
ATV- Is your kid really ready to be on it?
With summer break in full swing, fun activities for the kids outside the house are surging. But sadly, so are ...
Kids eating all your food before you can buy more? We can help.
Food insecurity in the United States is a growing phenomenon affecting millions of children: 15.8 million children lived in food-insecure ...
Where to Place the Second Car Seat? A Simple Question that Stumped a Dad and Doctor
“When we have our second baby,” my wife asked me, “Where is the safest place to put the second car ...
Lawn care safety: Protecting the most important thing in your yard
Nothing says summer more than the hum of the mower and the smell of a freshly cut lawn. Unfortunately, that ...
Teens and Tattoos: 7 medical risks to talk about before you get inked
Thirty-six percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have tattoos, according to a 2013 report from the ...
Care Don’t Scare: Teaching Kids about Health-Promoting Behavior
It’s iconic: An egg being cracked into a frying pan… “This is your brain on drugs.” I’m dating myself, but ...