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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...

As the COVID-19​ vaccine rollout continues, we get a glimmer of hope that the end of the pandemic may finally be within sight. Some...

Celebrating the miracle of birth is very exciting. Whether you are a parent for the first time, or well seasoned when it comes to caring...

Many families are asking whether their children should be tested for COVID-19. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to...

Whether you are a first-time mom or expecting again, the Kids First board certified pediatricians and certified pediatric nurse...

Why is it important to see your pediatrician? If you have put off doctor visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a good time to visit...

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...

5 Parenting Goals to Start the New Year- healthychildren.org Helping to make your family stronger, safer, and more harmonious may not...

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...

The holiday season usually is a joyful time. Many families look forward to gathering with relatives and friends, exchanging gifts and...

Changes in regular routines and activities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be stressful for any child. Children with...

The outbreak of COVID-19 is a stressful time for everyone. This may be especially true for mothers who are breastfeeding and concerned...

As many families begin to plan for the upcoming holidays, the CDC offers the following considerations to help protect you and your...

Both the flu (influenza) and COVID-19 are contagious and will be spreading this fall and winter. They have similar symptoms, so it can be...

As another cohort of students return to in-classroom learning, Kids First Pediatrics wants to share some tips from the American Academy...

Flu is the short term for influenza. It is an illness caused by a respiratory virus. The flu can spread rapidly through communities, as...