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Kids and RSV: What parents should know
… Prevention Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Many parts of the country, including Arizona, are seeing high numbers … Arizona, before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we typically saw RSV cases surge in late November to December and … were low during the first year of the pandemic. However, in 2021, RSV cases surged much earlier in the season, and the …
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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health - Just Like Their Physical Health
At Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics, your child’s health and well-being are our top priorities. This includes not only their physical health, but also their emotional and mental health.
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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… to their child or a child in their family. About 6 out of 100,000 children have strokes every year and stroke is among the top 12 causes of deaths in those aged 1-19 years. Strokes are … Our highly trained and specialized stroke team is always on call and is contacted immediately. Our Neurocritical Care …
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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies
… patients ingest small, gradually increasing doses of a specific food allergen under medical supervision. They … OIT for cashew, sesame and walnut. When do children typically start OIT? A child with a food allergy can begin OIT … initial visit, your child will have a clinic visit every 2 to 4 weeks. During these visits, we will “updose” your …
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Type 1 Diabetes is a team sport
… slogans. A four-legged friend gives the first clue In 2008, Gracie’s parents noticed that she couldn’t seem to get … wetting the bed. That’s when Jodi and Adam began to think of their family dog, Gus, who displayed the same symptoms … emergency room at Phoenix Children’s right away,” Jodi recalled. “Two hours later, we walked into the waiting room. …
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A heart for Harrison
Known for his joyful dances and giggles, Harrison got a new heart before he learned to walk
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“Nobody is normal”: Savanna proves confidence is contagious
… Motility Clinic Reproductive Anomalies & Differences of Sex Development Clinic VATER syndrome Colorectal Clinic … For Savanna, who was born with a rare birth defect called cloaca, accepting that her bathroom habits were … for a diagnostic test, Savanna met a patient named CM, age 12, who was having a similar procedure. CM had a long list of …
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
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Our new Nephrology Team celebrates National Kidney Month!
… by telemedicine but look forward to expanding our on-site clinic locations as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions … in caring for children with kidney disease. The symptoms of kidney disease can be subtle, but there are signs to … condition through clinic visits. We provide an inpatient comprehensive consultation service at Phoenix Children’s …
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Hot fitness tips for families
… it’s too hot to run and play outdoors for any length of time. How can parents make sure their kids get enough … and story-telling with free workouts on the Cosmic Kids website and YouTube channel , along with additional resources … Fit Family classes for ages 5 and up. Workouts range from 5-20 minutes and include a Fit Family Brain Break option. …
