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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… healing and the best care for our patients and their families. This includes educating and guiding families to make … guardians should know about vaccinating their children. 1. They are extensively researched and tested before … (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several …
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Birth control, not just for pregnancy prevention
… confusing and embarrassing topic for many teens and their families. For some parents, they may find it difficult to have “the talk” with their teen and may feel uncomfortable answering questions related to contraception and … injections, given like a flu shot and administered every 12 weeks Intrauterine devices (IUDs), a small plastic …
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Safety first! Tips for bicycling and pedestrians
… Prevention Traffic Safety Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety Phoenix Children’s Center for Family … that cars do. Pedestrians also need to be aware of their communities’ laws and their surroundings. So, as the … Always cross the street with an adult if you are under 10 years old Always cross at corners using traffic signs, …
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Mental health: Five strategies for getting unstuck
… health: Five strategies for getting unstuck Blog COVID-19 Mental Health Psychology Barrow Neurological Institute at … away from things that cause us stress, the worse our mood becomes, we stay away from more situations, our mood gets … of a loner, spending one on one time with a friend or family member can really boost your mood. Work on goals that …
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Could It Be Measles? A Guide for Caregivers
… Could It Be Measles? A Guide for Caregivers Blog Children are more at risk for measles if … had the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), and they come in contact with someone who has measles. A person … and red eyes that leads to a rash. If someone in your family has measles symptoms, you should: Keep them away from …
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Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby
… Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby Blog Injury Prevention Sleep Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety I can remember when my son got … I wanted to do everything possible to make his pain and discomfort go away. I gave him plenty of liquids to keep him …
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Heart Surgery at Phoenix Children’s Earns Three Stars for the Sixth Time
For the sixth time in a row, Phoenix Children’s has earned the top rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). The newest rating is based on congenital cardiothoracic surgery outcomes data for the period from July 2014 to June 2018. The Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Phoenix Children's is one of just 10 programs in North America to earn this rating out of 118 participating programs.
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Capturing memories: Time capsule project for families
… Capturing memories: Time capsule project for families Blog Time Capsule COVID-19 Even as the nation reopens, evidence of the pandemic is … tired of COVID-19 and ready to get back to life as usual. Commemorating their experiences may help them feel better …
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My baby is crawling! How can I keep her safe?
… Blog Injury Prevention Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety Watching my little one begin to … (literally). Small objects like button batteries, toys, coins, pet food and kitty litter can pose a choking risk for … of the playground. Stay informed on product recalls! Visit CPSC to register. A home is a place where children …
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Phoenix Children’s offers new hope for children coping with food allergies and asthma
… hold them back — and numbers are on the rise. About one in 10 U.S. children have asthma, and one in five have … leading cause of hospitalizations and emergency department visits among children under the age of 15 years. Phoenix … “We know that high-risk children typically come from a family with a history of allergies and/or asthma and they …
