The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, with continued breastfeeding along with complementary foods for up to...
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Anyone can suffer from heat related illness. Severe heat conditions pose the greatest risk to our most vulnerable populations including: infants and young children, children and youth with special healthcare needs, pregnant women, and the elderly.
Any time we have water, there is risk. As we kick off summer, we enter the season with the highest number of drowning incidents. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death for U.S. children ages 1-4 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For Immediate Help If the situation is potentially life-threatening, call 911. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, you will connect with mental health…
Many children missed check-ups and recommended vaccinations during the past two years due to COVID-19 concerns. Now is the time to catch up on these essential visits to help make sure your children stay healthy.
From birth to 5 years of age, your child should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move. You can track your child’s development and act early…
Each year in the United States, thousands of babies die suddenly and unexpectedly. Some of these sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) result from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other…
October 23 to October 29 is Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Week. Even small amounts of lead can harm a child’s health. A child with lead poisoning can have trouble…
You always put others first – your baby, the other children, your own parents, and other family members, maybe even your friends and coworkers too. But prioritizing your health –…
