Vaccines That Children Will Need in Their First Year of Life

Vaccines That Children Will Need in Their First Year of Life

Vaccines are an essential part of a child’s healthcare regime. They protect children from a range of illnesses and diseases that can be life-threatening. The first year of a child’s life is particularly critical, as their immune system is still developing....
What We’ve Learned About How COVID-19 Affects Children

What We’ve Learned About How COVID-19 Affects Children

Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019, much attention has been given to how it affects people, particularly adults. However, as time has passed, researchers have also learned more about how the virus affects children.  It’s important to note that...
How to Prep Your Child for an Overnight Hospital Stay

How to Prep Your Child for an Overnight Hospital Stay

Spending the night in a hospital can be very frightening for children. Preparing them beforehand can help them cope with the various medical procedures and activities that they will experience. Prepping Your Child Talk to your kids about the hospital experience a day...
How Long Do Immune Systems Take to Mature?

How Long Do Immune Systems Take to Mature?

The short answer is that a baby’s immune system is developed at around two to three months old. However, a 2-week-old baby can fight off viruses almost is effectively as a 3-month-old can. How can you help Having babies vaccinated and breastfeeding can help...
Tips for Keeping Kids Healthy During Flu Season

Tips for Keeping Kids Healthy During Flu Season

Parents must be aware of the various steps they can take to keep their kids healthy during the upcoming flu season. The most vulnerable individuals are those over 65 years old and children up to five years old. Pediatricians recommend taking special care of kids...
Helping Your Baby Through RSV

Helping Your Baby Through RSV

Most kids get a respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, at least once before they turn two. However, some kids get very sick with the respiratory syncytial virus. This illness usually starts in the late fall and early spring. It can affect different regions of the...