Monthly Archives: August 2014

Kids and Concussions: Frequently Asked Questions

August 26, 2014 by in category Kids Health

The term concussion might make you think of someone knocked unconscious while playing sports. But concussions, or temporary disruptions of brain function, can happen with any head injury, often without a loss of consciousness. And while we frequently hear about head injuries in athletes, most concussions occur off the playing field—in car and bicycle accidents, […]

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How Immunizations Work - Plus Vaccine Myths & Misconceptions

August 21, 2014 by in category Kids Health

Parents commonly ask the question “How do immunizations work? Immunizations help prevent many common diseases. These include, but are not limited to: polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps, tetanus, rotavirus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Many people think it’s better to get the disease naturally rather than be immunized. However, preventing a […]

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