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....
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...
Eczema is a chronic skin disease that causes itchy, dry, and sometimes painful skin. Commonly found on the arms, legs, and face, eczema can also appear on other body areas. Eczema usually flares up at nighttime or when you’re stressed and is especially common in...
Being a parent of a child with asthma can be very challenging. It can be very frustrating to deal with the symptoms of the illness, such as coughing and frequent absences from school. In 2016, around six million kids were living with an asthma diagnosis. In 2017, over...
The Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have now earned approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the green light for distribution throughout the United States. To defeat the virus, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts suggest that at least 70% of the...
Tropical Audubon Society is pleased to announce the winners of our first Bird-Friendly Garden Photography Contest! Second Place Winner: Atala Butterfly with Coontie by Colin Knight We received more than 100 enchanting entries, each portraying a crucial pollinator...
