Category Archives: Illnesses and Conditions

Infant Immunization Week 2019

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is observed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers [...]

Managing Medication at School

It is important to properly manage the medications your child needs while in school. There [...]

Protection Against Measles In Children

A measles vaccination can be life-saving. Though measles is not all that common, outbreaks can [...]

Flu Dangers to Healthy Children

Each year, healthy kids die from flu-related complications. Many of these deaths are preventable by [...]

115 People Die Every Day from Opioid Abuse

The abuse, misuse, and dependency of opioids continue to represent a significant problem in the [...]

When to Keep Your Child Home from School

It inevitably happens at some point in the year; your child wakes up with a [...]

Health Screenings at School

In New York State, the law requires public schools to routinely check for hearing, scoliosis, [...]

Bioengineered Foods and Allergies

These days, it’s especially important to know what is in our food and how it’s [...]

Early Signs of Autism

There are certain milestones that children typically hit which are a good indicator that things [...]