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Both the flu (influenza) and COVID-19 will be spreading this fall and winter, especially among people who are not vaccinated. The two...

Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions...

School is back in full swing, and among balancing homework, school sports and COVID-19 protocols, now is the time to start thinking about...

Question My partner and I got COVID-19 vaccines while I was pregnant, but is it safe for our newborn to be around unvaccinated people?...

Why is it so important for my kids to get caught up on their childhood immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic? Shaunte Anum-Addo, MD,...

As we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to school in person is how children and teens learn best. Many students also get...

Fear of the doctor is an issue that resonates with many families. Many parents of toddlers and preschoolers say their children are afraid...

While we are enjoying pool parties and vacations now, the 2021/2022 school year is right around the corner. For many families, this year...

Is Your Child Ready to Enter Kindergarten or Middle School In The Fall? Congratulations, you and your kids made it through a tough school...

Does my unvaccinated child still have to wear a mask when the rest of the family doesn’t?- healthychildren.org Answer ​​​​New guidance...

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. And together, with the American Academy of Dermatology and The American Academy of Pediatrics, Kids...

As the world starts to open back up, many kids are excited to resume their annual trips to their favorite summer camps. While summer...

As a parent, you probably have plenty of questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Right now, only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for kids age...

New COVID-19​ vaccines offer families hope that everyday life, including school, can get back to normal. ​Vaccines likely will not be...

How can I help my child avoid eye and back strain from being on the computer?- healthychildren.org By Gary Kirkilas, DO, FAAP...

Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events- healthychildren.org After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what...

When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine?- healthychildren.org With vaccines becoming available to protect against COVID-19, we’ve made...

As parents, we’re constantly encircled by what seems like a truly endless streak of miscellaneous childhood illnesses, of which the most...

Yet another illness that is incredibly common for kids, especially those in the junior high school. But this one should not be of a big...