Whether you’re driving your grandchildren around town or taking them on a road trip, using a seat belt or car seat is crucial. A study in the August 2011 issue …
Protecting Your Teens from Chemical Highs
With the rise in available prescription narcotics, teens now have even more opportunities to experiment with drugs. However, if you thought locking your medicine cabinet was the only thing to …
Hand-washing: The Single Greatest Childhood Disease Prevention
Most parents say they would do anything to keep their child safe and healthy. They would throw themselves in front of a speeding car in order to save their child’s …
When to Seek Help for Insect Bites on Children
Many wonderful things come with summer – long days filled with sunshine, lemonade stands and swimming in the neighborhood pool. One thing that’s not so nice is the reappearance of biting …
Seton Offering Free Heart Screenings for High School Students
Championship Heart Foundation is partnering with Seton Heart Institute and Seton Highland Lakes Hospital to provide FREE heart screening for high school athletes. WHO: Any high school student (14-18) WHAT: …
Health Alerts and Recalls
WATER WALKING BALLS Water walking balls are a new attraction at amusement parks, carnival, sporting events and also can be purchased for home use. The activity involves climbing into a …
Safety at Sea: Precautions to Help Parents Protect Kids on Boats
As the school year comes to an end, many families are planning their vacations; some of the favorite activities, include enjoying fresh sea air, water sports and fishing. Before heading …
New Child Car Seat Recommendations from the AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a new set of recommendations about car seat for children. The new guidelines recommends to keep children restrained in a rear-facing position …
Tips for a Safe Prom: Are Your Kids Ready for the Big Night?
Trisha Korioth and the American Academy of Pediatrics have recently released a guide to help parents with important decisions they must face at the end of the school year, when teenagers get …
Whooping Cough on the Rise
Whooping cough, known clinically as pertussis, is a disease caused by bacteria. It starts out with the symptoms of the common cold – runny nose, sneezing, a low grade fever, …
Pertussis Outbreak in Williamson County Continues
You’ve probably heard it in the news. There is a Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak in Williamson County and, I am sure, in other areas of the country. Whooping cough is …
Boil It, Cook It, Peel It, or Forget It – Tips for International Travel
International travel around this time of the year is exciting. Because of the global economic crisis you can find good deals to almost destination. Most countries are safe and don’t …