#pediatrics

#pediatrics

Parents should avoid making hospital staff feel like the enemy to keep children's anxiety levels lower.

Nurses are there to help children and should not be viewed as a threat.

Children experiencing housing insecurity in early life may have long-term health implications, according to a Pediatrics journal study.

Decreasing vaccination rates reduce parents' assurance of children's health.

Timely recognition and treatment of sepsis in children is critical to prevent fatalities.

Tara O. Henderson has been appointed as the Founders' Board Centennial Chair of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, effective March 31.

The best method to take a child's temperature is rectally for accuracy, particularly in children under two years.

Financial concerns about healthcare shouldn't be a consideration for parents during health emergencies, especially with procedures that are preventable.

A 5-year-old boy's mysterious illness led doctors in Congo to consider mpox after ruling out various common diseases, emphasizing challenges in diagnosing rare conditions.

RSV primarily affects infants, leading to hospitalizations, prompting an approved immunization, but limited access creates anxiety among parents.

Social media use among children poses significant mental health risks, leading health officials to recommend delaying smartphone access until age 14.

Regular pediatric visits and vaccinations are crucial for children's health and academic success as the school year begins.

Toddlers have good habits for mental health

Positive self-talk is beneficial for problem-solving