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Boys Town Pediatrics has received shipments of the influenza vaccine for the 2008 – 2009 season.
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Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child |
Once you know what you are looking
for, it is time to research preschools. |
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Fill
Your Child's Lunchbox With Nutritious and Delicious Foods |
During the busy school year, the
most important task many parents tend to forget is
planning nutritious, yet delicious lunches for their child
to take to school, according to Boys Town Pediatrics.
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Time
For Back-to-School Physicals |
School
physicals are a great time to talk with your pediatrician
about any health, development, or growth concerns you may have. |
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Breast
Feeding Offers Many Advantages to Child and Mother |
Breast-feeding
is just one of the many options parents must consider when having
a baby. |
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Memorial
Day Run to Benefit Children With Hearing Loss |
The 24th annual Boys
Town National Research Hospital Memorial Day Run will take
place at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008 on the historic Boys
Town Campus, 138th & Dodge Street . |
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Food Allergies in Children |
Food
allergies, although not common to the population as a whole,
can have serious effects on the children who do suffer from
symptoms. |
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Strep Throat Can Lead
to Serious Complications
if Left Untreated |
More
common in children than in adults, strep
throat often strikes when the immune system is fighting
off the common cold or flu. |
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How to Remedy a
Cough or Cold Without Medication |
Over-the-counter
cough and cold medication should
not be given to children under the age of 2 years |
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Winter Months |
When
it’s cold outside how do you keep your kids from getting
bored? |
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Virus Vs. Bacteria |
Viral
infections are usually accompanied by multiple symptoms
such as a sore throat, runny nose, congestion, vomiting and
diarrhea. |
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Kids and Dieting |
Today,
at least one in five children in the
United States
is overweight. |
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Fatigue From Influenza Can Affect
a Child for Weeks |
Influenza is one of our most
severe illnesses—and we are about to enter its prime
season. |
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Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes |
Children
and teens, who are active in sports, need proper
nutrients in their diet. |
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Many Asthma Attacks
Can Be Avoided |
Asthma
can be scary for a child, as well as his or her parents. |
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Summer Fitness
for Kids |
Starting
a fitness program at an early
age can help your child get a jump-start on a lifetime of healthy
habits. |
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Memorial Day Run |
All
ages and fitness levels will enjoy the walk, run and family
friendly courses. |
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Healthy Snacks for Toddlers |
Got a picky
eater? |
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Car Seat Safety |
Car
Seat Safety for Parents |
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| Summer
Boredom |
Summer
Boredom Can Lead to Weight Gain Winter Months |
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| Allergy
Testing |
Testing Determines
Specific Allergies in Children |
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Colds |
Runny, stuffy noses and sore throats
mark the beginning of a new "cold"
season. |
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| Head
Lice |
Head
Lice Can Affect Anyone Despite Good Health Habits |
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| Ear
Infections |
Painful ear
infections are likely to strike at least once during early
years. |
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| Sleeping
Through
the Night |
Babies Depend on Parents
to Help Develop Good Sleep
Habits |
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| Toilet
Training |
Children Show Signs
When Ready to Toilet Train |
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| Pacifier
vs. Thumb |
Pacifier
or Thumb, Which is Best for Baby? |
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| Solid
Food |
Spoon
Feeding Begins Around Four to Six Months of Age |
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| Bedwetting |
Most Bed-wetters
Inherited Small Bladders |
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| Immunizations |
Serious Risks Associated
with Not Vaccinating Your Child |
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| Sinus
Infections |
Sinus
Infections Cause Painful Pressure |
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| RDS |
Premature Babies Run
Chance of Developing RDS |
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| Shaken
Baby Syndrome |
Violently Shaking
a Baby can Lead to Brain Damage or Death |
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| Croup |
Low-pitched "Barking"
Cough Usually Indicates Croup |
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| Flu |
Fatigue from Influenza
Can Affect a Child for Weeks |
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| Urinary
Tract Infections |
Bubble Bath and Shampoos
Common Causes of Urinary Tract Infections |
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| Breastfeeding |
Breast
Feeding Offers Many Advantages to Child and Mother |
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| Chickenpox |
Chickenpox
Appears Around Two Weeks after Exposure |
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| Insect
Bites |
Many Different Insects
can Cause Itchy or Painful Red Bumps |
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| SIDS |
Back Position is Safest
for Healthy Babies |
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| Cow's
Milk |
Precautions Must Be
Taken for Children Who Don't Drink Milk |
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| Heat
Stroke |
Hot Temperatures Can
Lead to Heat Stroke in Children |
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| ADD |
Hyperactivity, Poor
Attention Span May Indicate Attention Deficit
Disorder |
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| Sports
Injuries |
Organized Sports
Teach Children Valuable Skills On and Off the Field |
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Eating
Healthy |
Boys Town Pediatrics Says Encourage
Healthy Eating Habits |
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Naptime |
Boys Town Pediatrics Offers Tips
For Handling a Toddler Who Won't Nap |
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Baseball
Safety |
Keep it Safe on the Baseball
Field |
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Spring
Allergies |
Steps For Fighting
Spring Allergies |
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Colic |
Colic
Is Upsetting For Parents, Harmless for Baby |
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Swimming
Safety |
Chlorine Doesn’t Guarantee
Water Safety |
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Pediatrician |
Choosing the Right Pediatrician |
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Poisonous
Plants |
Teach Children to Recognize and
Avoid Poisonous Plants |
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Breathing
Problems |
Causes for a Child’s Breathing
Problems are Numerous |
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Smashed
Finger |
When a Smashed
Finger Requires a Visit to the Doctor |
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Tonsillitis |
Tonsillectomy No Longer the Preferred
Way to Treat Tonsillitis |
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Children
and Grief |
Children and Grief |
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Fit
for Life |
Make Exercise
a Fun Family Affair |
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Blount's
Disease |
Curved Legs
May Indicate More than Bowlegs |
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Stretch
Marks |
Stretch
Marks Common During Puberty |
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Physicals |
Now is the Time to Schedule Back-to-School
Physicals |
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Food
Guide Pyramid |
New Food
Guide Pyramid Stresses Smaller Portions, More Exercise |
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Sleep |
Why Kids Need Sleep |
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Speech
and Language Problems |
Speech and
Language Problems Affect a Child’s Emotional and Social
Interaction |
