Is it the Cold or the Flu?
December 18, 2015 by Primary Children's in category Kids HealthYour child is sent home from school with a sore throat, cough, and high fever — could it be the flu that’s been going around? Or just a common cold? Although the flu (or influenza) usually causes symptoms that make someone feel worse than symptoms associated with a common cold, it’s not always easy to […]
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Avoiding the Candy Crush: Halloween Treats and Your Kids
October 29, 2015 by Primary Children's in category Live WellFor health-conscious parents, Halloween can be tricky. Do you set limits? Do you let kids decide how much to eat? There isn’t just one right answer. Instead, use your best judgment based on your child’s personality and eating habits. Kids who generally eat just a couple of pieces and save the rest might be trusted […]
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February 5, 2015 by Primary Children's in category Kids HealthMeasles has been in the news again recently, as cases identified in California continue to increase and a third Utah County resident tested positive for measles in mid-January. Measles, also called rubeola, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. While it is best known for its typical skin rash, it also brings about […]
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January 8, 2015 by Primary Children's in category Kids HealthTwo siblings in Utah County have tested positive for measles—the first cases in Utah in several years. This incidence is part of a larger outbreak that is being investigated in California, where health officials have confirmed at least seven cases. According to the CDC, 2014 saw a record number of measles cases, with 610 confirmed cases reported. […]
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August 26, 2014 by Primary Children's in category Kids HealthThe 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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