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Walking Pneumonia on the Rise

By Jennifer Heusinkvelt, APRN

DEC 19, 2024 | Wellness, Pediatrics

Discharge data from US emergency rooms have shown an increase in walking pneumonia among all age groups this year. The increase was highest among children ages 2 to 4, and prompted an alert from the Centers for Disease Control.

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Team Preemie: 5 Essential Facts for Expectant Parents
By Mark Bergeron, MD NOV 04, 2024 | Pediatrics, Maternity Care
Preterm births are quite common, with about 1 in 10 babies worldwide born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
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Melatonin Overdose in Kids: Essential Advice for Parents
By Laura Denning, CPNP, BSN, MSN JUN 13, 2024 | Pediatrics, Parenting
If melatonin is in your medicine cabinet, heed this important message: accidental ingestions by children have risen dramatically.
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The Value of Flexibility in Breastfeeding
By Elizabeth Mollard, CNM MAR 01, 2024 | Pediatrics, Maternity Care, Parenting
When it comes to breastfeeding, some is better than none, even if it means deviating from the "perfect" ideal.
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Be SIDS Safe: 5 Sleeping Practices for Baby
By Melissa Lambert, WHNP OCT 16, 2023 | Pediatrics, Maternity Care, Parenting
SIDS is the term used when a baby younger than age 1 dies and there’s no known cause.
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In Good Hands: Inside the NICU
By Jacqueline Liess, NNP OCT 16, 2023 | Pediatrics, Maternity Care, Parenting
An NNP, or neonatal nurse practitioner, is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive care to ill and preterm infants as well as their families.
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Go Team! Sports Physicals Keep Your Young Athlete Safe
By Kirti Gupta, MD MAY 03, 2023 | Wellness, Pediatrics, Parenting
Spring in the air. That means it’s time for your child’s sports physical. More than another item on your to-do ...
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