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I'm a pediatrician working in the middle of Texas's measles outbreak. Here's what I want parents to know.

Vaccines are crucial during a measles outbreak, and timely vaccination can prevent the disease even after exposure.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Parents of Babies Who Are Too Young for Measles Vaccine Worry About Outbreaks

The West Texas measles outbreak reveals challenges around vaccination discussions, especially for families with unvaccinated children.

3 days ago

Books as Medicine

American education faces a public health crisis due to declining reading proficiency among children, necessitating urgent action.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Opinion: Why pediatricians are worried about lower vaccine rates

Misinformation about vaccines has led to declining immunization rates, resulting in the resurgence of preventable diseases like measles.

Public health

fromBusiness Insider

I'm a pediatrician working in the middle of Texas's measles outbreak. Here's what I want parents to know.

Vaccines are crucial during a measles outbreak, and timely vaccination can prevent the disease even after exposure.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Parents of Babies Who Are Too Young for Measles Vaccine Worry About Outbreaks

The West Texas measles outbreak reveals challenges around vaccination discussions, especially for families with unvaccinated children.

3 days ago

Books as Medicine

American education faces a public health crisis due to declining reading proficiency among children, necessitating urgent action.

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fromBrooklyn Eagle

3 weeks ago

Maimonides Children's Hospital patients get computer tablets to use during their stays

Thanks to a $57,000 grant from the Bungie Foundation, all patients at Maimonides Children's Hospital will now have access to tablets during their stay.

Brooklyn

"Colic Breaks You": The Reality of Colic and Its Toll on Moms

Colic is often dismissed as normal, leading to feelings of isolation and trauma for parents.

Many pediatricians overlook the emotional impact of colic, dismissing genuine concerns of parents.

Alternative medicine

Aromatherapy and Children

"Colic Breaks You": The Reality of Colic and Its Toll on Moms

Colic is often dismissed as normal, leading to feelings of isolation and trauma for parents.

Many pediatricians overlook the emotional impact of colic, dismissing genuine concerns of parents.

Alternative medicine

Aromatherapy and Children

Health care for transgender children questioned in 400-page Trump administration report

The HHS released a report challenging gender-affirming care for transgender youth, calling it misguided and potentially harmful.

NYC LGBT

fromwww.theguardian.com

US health agency's review' advocates for therapy for youth gender dysphoria

The federal health department recommends therapy over medical treatment for youth with gender dysphoria, citing potential risks of medical interventions.

Healthcare

fromTruthout

My Father Is a Doctor in Gaza. Israel's War on Hospitals Has Been Agonizing.

The collapse of the Gaza ceasefire has severely impacted health care, leaving hospitals without resources and patients without treatment.

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

'Medical Error' Led to Death of 6-Year-Old Who Developed Pneumonia After Measles Diagnosis

A child's death from pneumonia post-measles was due to medical error, notably incorrect antibiotic administration time.

Health

fromThe New Yorker

Medical Benchmarks and the Myth of the Universal Patient

The author's daughter was classified as 'wasted' due to malnutrition, despite displaying physical health and hitting developmental milestones.

Mental health

fromFast Company

The unusual layout of this clinic is designed to help children with chronic pain

The Stad Center offers holistic approaches to treating chronic pain in children, combining various therapies beyond medication.

fromIndependent

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: A routine check was life-changing for my baby, so what happens now the next appointment has been cancelled?

Early pediatric assessments can identify potential health issues in newborns, leading to timely interventions.

fromNew York Post