When it comes to the health of your precious little one, let there be no compromises. As a parent, it’s your duty to prioritize their health and do everything it takes to keep them safe from infections and allergies. This [...]
The human body isn’t prepared by birth to fight of the thousands of infectious disease floating around us. Whether it’s polio, hepatitis B or certain types of influenza, we’re not built to withstand these infections—newborn babies are even more likely [...]
As winter season is in full swing, so are seasonal allergies that have you coughing and sneezing like you’ve got the flu. Bear in mind that this isn’t anything like your usual influenza outbreak that you can get vaccinated for— [...]
The weekly influenza surveillance report generated on the 30th of November cited that the 2019-20 flu season has already begun across the country. While some states are currently experiencing low flu activity, the levels are expected to rise in the coming weeks. [...]
When it comes to preventative healthcare, the United States is still far behind many other countries. Millions of children and infants are deprived of basic preventative care. Only 14% of children receive preventative dental care while only 21% undergo developmental screening in [...]
According to the data collected by the World Health Organization, 300 million people suffer from asthma worldwide. In the United States, more than 25 million adults and children have asthma. […]
Children act out all the time and much to many parents’ surprise, the behavior is completely normal. From as early as the second year to the teenage years, aggressive behavior is often the product of an underlying problem. […]
Cavities and tooth decay is the most common pediatric oral disease in the United States. Nearly 20% of all children in the United States have untreated tooth decay, and these rates are higher in Texas. […]
About 30 million children participate in some form of organized sports in the US. But as the number of youth sports participants continues to rise, the risk of sports-related injuries also increases. More than 3.5 million injuries are reported on an [...]
Physical examinations are a crucial part of maintaining your child’s health and wellness. There is no one way of conducting a physical exam—the procedures depend on age, and if the child develops a medical condition. Physicians take multiple measurements during [...]
