When one of my sons is focusing hard he chews on something – often his T-shirt collar or his earbuds. Another cracks his knuckles. These habits drive me nuts!
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It's the time of year again when your doctor recommends your family get the flu vaccine. If you went to the pediatrician recently, they likely asked you to protect your child with a flu vaccine. And I bet they doubled down and asked you to get the COVID-19 vaccine. I agree with this recommendation - any child six months or older should have both vaccines!
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All children 6 months and older can now be vaccinated against COVID-19. Many parents have been waiting for this moment. And now, not one, but two vaccines are available for children 6 months to 5 years. Some parents are eager to have their children vaccinated, but many still have questions.
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To understand more about protecting kids' vision, I reached out to Dr. Daniel Greninger, a pediatric ophthalmologist. He explained that many parents wonder about their kids’ vision, especially when they are so young and might not even know their vision could be better and not blurry!
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There are times when doctors and parents don’t seem to understand each other. This often happens when the doctor thinks the child in front of them has what seems to be a minor condition, but to the parent it seems scarier! Once my son had pneumonia. The doctor in me knew he had an easy to treat, run of the mill case. The mom in me? I was worried about him and concerned I’d waited too long to bring him in to his doctor.
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Here’s how to tell whether your child’s earwax is a problem – and, if so, what to do about it.
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So how can you protect your kids' eyesight? Here's what I tell parents:
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When your child’s doctor asks about ACEs, it’s a way of showing how much they care. It’s also an invitation to partner with them, to be aware of possible health risks, and meet them head-on with strength and resiliency.
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