Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.That's the take-home lesso

Updated on: April 22,2024

Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.That's the take-home lesso

Updated on:April 22,2024

CDC recommends RSV shot for all infants

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that all infants under the age of 8 months be given a new antibody shot to help guard against severe respirator

Updated on: March 11,2024

CDC recommends RSV shot for all infants

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that all infants under the age of 8 months be given a new antibody shot to help guard against severe respirator

Updated on:March 11,2024

Pediatrician offers advice on how to help children build resilience in uncertain times

Updated on: May 03,2025

Pediatrician offers advice on how to help children build resilience in uncertain times

Updated on:May 03,2025

First large-scale study of COVID-era birth data finds significant drop in cesarian, induced deliveries

by Georgia Institute of TechnologyPremature births from cesarian (C-sections) and induced deliveries fell by 6.5% during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic and remained consistently lower t

Updated on: February 27,2024

First large-scale study of COVID-era birth data finds significant drop in cesarian, induced deliveries

by Georgia Institute of TechnologyPremature births from cesarian (C-sections) and induced deliveries fell by 6.5% during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic and remained consistently lower t

Updated on:February 27,2024

Influenza vaccine protects children from infection and hospitalization for the disease, Spanish study shows

by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn articlepublishedinEurosurveillancehas demonstrated that Spain's influenza va

Updated on: October 09,2024

Influenza vaccine protects children from infection and hospitalization for the disease, Spanish study shows

by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn articlepublishedinEurosurveillancehas demonstrated that Spain's influenza va

Updated on:October 09,2024

Can you use rapid antigen tests in children under two years old?

by Thea Van de Mortel and Karin Plummer,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs we head into winter, you may have a sniffly child under two years old at home. Is it just a cold? Or could it

Updated on: March 11,2024

Can you use rapid antigen tests in children under two years old?

by Thea Van de Mortel and Karin Plummer,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs we head into winter, you may have a sniffly child under two years old at home. Is it just a cold? Or could it

Updated on:March 11,2024

Father-child bonding and its impact on pediatric developmental outcomes

by Doshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe early physical and mental development of a child sets the stage for lifelong progress and fulfillment. Spending quality time with their pare

Updated on: May 11,2024

Father-child bonding and its impact on pediatric developmental outcomes

by Doshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe early physical and mental development of a child sets the stage for lifelong progress and fulfillment. Spending quality time with their pare

Updated on:May 11,2024

Baby's feeding troubles tied to later developmental delays

Parents struggling with infant feeding issues may have another reason to persevere: New research ties feeding problems with an increased risk of developmental delays.For the study, the mothers of near

Updated on: February 21,2024

Baby's feeding troubles tied to later developmental delays

Parents struggling with infant feeding issues may have another reason to persevere: New research ties feeding problems with an increased risk of developmental delays.For the study, the mothers of near

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study finds later school start times prevent sleep deprivation for parents of middle and high school students

by National Jewish HealthA new study by National Jewish Health finds moving middle and high school start times later helps parents of adolescents get the sleep they need. Credit: National Jewish

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study finds later school start times prevent sleep deprivation for parents of middle and high school students

by National Jewish HealthA new study by National Jewish Health finds moving middle and high school start times later helps parents of adolescents get the sleep they need. Credit: National Jewish

Updated on:February 21,2024

'Brain bleeds' in babies' first year can lead to long-term vision problems

by University of BristolThe 10-year follow up of visual functions in 32 children who in the first year following their birth experienced Grade 3 or Grade 4 Intraventricular haemorrhage with Ventr

Updated on: April 10,2024

'Brain bleeds' in babies' first year can lead to long-term vision problems

by University of BristolThe 10-year follow up of visual functions in 32 children who in the first year following their birth experienced Grade 3 or Grade 4 Intraventricular haemorrhage with Ventr

Updated on:April 10,2024

COVID-19 vaccines for young children

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust one demographic group in America currently cannot receive a vaccine against COVID-19: kids under 5 yea

Updated on: February 22,2024

COVID-19 vaccines for young children

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust one demographic group in America currently cannot receive a vaccine against COVID-19: kids under 5 yea

Updated on:February 22,2024

Umbilical cord milking may improve health in non-vigorous term and near-term infants

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant's body may improve the overall health of newborns classified

Updated on: July 01,2024

Umbilical cord milking may improve health in non-vigorous term and near-term infants

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant's body may improve the overall health of newborns classified

Updated on:July 01,2024