by jlucas | Aug 10, 2019 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination, Kids & Teens, Pediatric Health
21 years after British researchers published a paper saying the MMR vaccine caused autism, the fall out continues. Although the study only included 12 subjects and was later retracted by the journal that published it, the damage was done. Although countless studies...
by jlucas | Aug 28, 2018 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination, Kids & Teens, Pediatric Health
Across the country, thousands of college students are preparing to head off to college campuses. If your child is getting ready to head back to the dorm soon, planning now can help them cope in the event they get sick while at school. Make that doctor’s appointment...
by jlucas | Apr 21, 2018 | Family Health, Kids & Teens, Pediatric Health
Notebooks? Check! Backpack? Check! As you and your family prepare to head back to school, we’ve put together a helpful checklist to ensure your child has a safe and healthy school year. Schedule checkups Check in with your children’s pediatrician before school starts....
by jlucas | Jan 4, 2018 | Family Health, Pediatric Health
What happens when your kid doesn’t get enough sleep? Does he turn into Oscar the Grouch? Not a surprise, really. But moodiness isn’t the only downside of a lack of shuteye. Sleep is critical for mental and physical development. In fact, a lack of sleep can lead to...
by jlucas | Jul 16, 2017 | Family Health, Immunization & Vaccination, Pediatric Health
It’s time to start thinking about heading back to school! Supplies, locker combinations, books, and fees are probably swirling in your head. One more important thing to think about – shots. One of Illinois’ newest required vaccines cannot miss your...
by jlucas | Feb 22, 2017 | Dental Health, Pediatric Health
Every parents knows the struggle, and most go through it twice a day. You just want to help them lead a clean, healthy life, but they don’t want it. And you end up expending way too much energy on what should be a two-minute task. Yes, we all know the struggle...
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