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Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Kids and Chatbots: What Parents Should Know

Kids and Chatbots: What Parents Should Know

Have you ever played with some of the popular AI chatbots out there? I’m a pediatrician, and I first heard about AI chatbots from some of my patients. Out of curiosity, I decided to explore a popular platform where you can “chat” with famous personalities. I found myself talking to the Wright Brothers about their inspiration for building the first airplane. I even asked “Snoop...

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Why Does Your Baby Need the Hepatitis B Vaccine?

Why Does Your Baby Need the Hepatitis B Vaccine?

Bringing a new baby into the world is exciting, joyful—and a little overwhelming at the same time. As pediatricians, one of our jobs is to help you sort through all the choices for keeping you’re your child healthy. One of the very first steps we recommend is the hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine, given soon after birth. Here is why your baby needs this important vaccine:...

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RSV Protection for Babies

RSV Protection for Babies

Last year, we had an easier respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season. This was thanks to use of a new medication (nirsevimab) to help prevent moderate to severe RSV in babies. Nirsevimab is available again now to protect our youngest babies from this serious illness. What is RSV? RSV is a common contagious respiratory virus that’s most active between November and March. Almost all kids get...

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