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Dangers of button and coin batteries: What parents...

November 17, 2022 by Becky Frusher

Button batteries send more than 2,800 kids to the ER each year and can cause life-threatening damage if not treated promptly.

tags: button batteries , coin batteries , holidays

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What you need to know about RSV

October 25, 2022 by Becky Frusher

RSV makes its rounds in North Texas in the early spring, fall and winter. Here’s how you can avoid a respiratory illness.

tags: rsv

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How to know if a baby has RSV and when to go to...

October 25, 2022 by Becky Frusher

RSV is a highly contagious virus responsible for many respiratory infections, such as bronchiolitis, the leading cause of hospitalizations in...

tags: respiratory virus , rsv

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Know When to Go to the ER for an Allergic Reaction

September 22, 2022 by Becky Frusher

Allergic reactions. Everybody has one to something, right? If I asked you what percentage of people you think have allergies — whether it’s to...

tags: allergic reactions , allergies

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Seizures and fainting: How to know when to go ...

August 18, 2022

Fainting and seizures can happen suddenly and without warning. Here’s what you need to know.

tags: fainting , seizures

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How to prevent drowning and dry drowning

June 6, 2022

Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in children 1 to 4 and the second-leading cause in children 1 to 14.

tags: drowning , dry drowning , swimming , water safety

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6 healthy habits for kids going back to school...

August 12, 2021

As kids return to school this fall, they might have some concerns. After more than a year in the thick of COVID-19, experts say it's normal for...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19 blog , school

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Beware of common items that send 12 kids to the...

July 27, 2021

Common household personal care items send 12 kids to the ER every day. Here’s how to protect kids from these potentially dangerous products.

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SPF IQ: 9 sunscreen tips for healthy skin

July 7, 2021

Brush up on your SPF IQ with our 9 sunscreen tips for healthy skin.

tags: skin cancer , sunscreen

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How to Avoid These 6 Hidden Summer Holiday Health...

June 16, 2021

Many of summer’s most enjoyable activities pose hidden risks. Avoid these seasonal health hazards with our safety tips.

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Your guide to a memorable and safe summer

June 14, 2021

Whether your family enjoys a low-key day beside the pool or dawn-to-dusk activities that end with fireworks, it’s important to play it safe so...

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Testicular torsion: What is it and what are the...

March 30, 2021

Testicular torsion affects about 1 in 4,000 males under the age of 25, but it can be present at birth and occur at any age.

tags: testicular torsion

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How high is COVID-19 risk for Halloween activities?

October 15, 2020

With fall festivities in full swing and Halloween fast approaching, physicians in North Texas have organized traditional activities into low,...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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What happens if my child has to be in the hospital...

May 29, 2020

Here are expert answers to common questions parents have about what happens when their child has to be hospitalized during COVID-19.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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Summer safety tips: How to be safe and still have...

May 19, 2020

With summer just around the corner, North Texans are beginning the process of getting back to a new normal.

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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How to make snack time fun, healthy and educational

March 25, 2020

With schools closed, kids home and many parents working from home, why not use this opportunity to spend some time together in the kitchen? With...

tags: kids teaching kids , nutrition

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7 of the most germ-covered surfaces people touch...

March 4, 2020

Extra and thorough handwashing is one of the best things you can do, but it’s also smart to recognize the top places you might be picking up ...

tags: colds , flu , germs , hygiene

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3 of the most common winter illnesses in kids ...

January 31, 2020

Kids aren’t known for their willingness to share … unless we’re talking about colds, flu and other sickness-inducing germs. In fact, during the...

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How to Safely Soak In the Weekly Recommended Dose...

July 15, 2019

Are you getting the weekly recommended dose of nature necessary to make a positive impact on your health and well-being?

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What to Know About Measles and Its Complications

April 30, 2019

Measles were eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but they’re back and spreading. Learn how to protect your family from this super contagious virus...

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Flu is on the Rise in 2019: Know When to Go to...

January 4, 2019

Following last year’s severe flu season, flu is on the rise in 2019. Be prepared.

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How to Make Halloween Safe and Scare-Free for ...

October 17, 2018

Kids are more than twice as likely to be fatally hit by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. Here’s how to keep little ghosts and...

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5 Surprising things to know about flu and asthma

September 28, 2018

Flu and asthma affect millions of people every year. Here are 5 facts about flu and asthma you may not have known.

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When Children Have an Emergency, Look for a Pediatric...

August 28, 2018

When 7-year-old Jackson injured his arm, his mom knew he needed the specialized care of a pediatric ER.

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What to Know About New Concussion Research

August 15, 2018

If you have kids who play sports or are physically active, you’ll want to read the latest concussion research.

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How to Get Kids Back-to-School Ready in 3 Easy...

August 6, 2018

Getting the kids back-to-school ready is a time-honored tradition that parents and kids alike look forward to … more or less. Here are three ...

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11 Essential Swim Safety Tips

June 13, 2018

When swimming, safety should always come first, which is why we’ve compiled some safety tips to keep summer fun in the water.

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Dangers of button and coin batteries: What parents...

What you need to know about RSV

How to know if a baby has RSV and when to go to...

Know When to Go to the ER for an Allergic Reaction

Seizures and fainting: How to know when to go ...

How to prevent drowning and dry drowning

6 healthy habits for kids going back to school...

Beware of common items that send 12 kids to the...

SPF IQ: 9 sunscreen tips for healthy skin

How to Avoid These 6 Hidden Summer Holiday Health...

Your guide to a memorable and safe summer

Testicular torsion: What is it and what are the...

How high is COVID-19 risk for Halloween activities?

What happens if my child has to be in the hospital...

Summer safety tips: How to be safe and still have...

How to make snack time fun, healthy and educational

7 of the most germ-covered surfaces people touch...

3 of the most common winter illnesses in kids ...

How to Safely Soak In the Weekly Recommended Dose...

What to Know About Measles and Its Complications

Flu is on the Rise in 2019: Know When to Go to...

How to Make Halloween Safe and Scare-Free for ...

5 Surprising things to know about flu and asthma

When Children Have an Emergency, Look for a Pediatric...

What to Know About New Concussion Research

How to Get Kids Back-to-School Ready in 3 Easy...

11 Essential Swim Safety Tips