Although most parents are familiar with the “childhood vaccination schedule” – a detailed plan for when your child should get certain immunizations helps to protect them from preventable diseases. As the list of recommended vaccines has grown or changed over the years, so has the list of questions about vaccination schedules. Did you know? Why are vaccines important and why it's essential to have an immunization schedule? In this article, we try to explain these points in detail. Why … [Read more...] about Vaccines and Children: When and Why
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Articles and health care suggestions for your family, written by our very own physicians.
Inclusive Medicine – Treating the Whole Person
Medicine and healthcare means different things to different people. It’s as diverse as the people who come seeking professional diagnosis and treatment. Think about all those countless times individuals enter clinics and hospitals - they are more than just a medical history. These are people from different races, cultures, ages, sexual orientations, religions, social-economic backgrounds, etc. – a true melting pot of humanity. The expectation is on every medical professional is to understand … [Read more...] about Inclusive Medicine – Treating the Whole Person
Best Exercises for Kids
Most kids like to play all day long. Their energy levels are unmatched, and that's why it's even more critical to help them direct this energy into a lifelong habit – physical exercise. It plays a vital role in building your child’s overall health and wellbeing. How Does Exercise Benefit Kids? Active playtime is highly beneficial for kids from all aspects – physical, mental, and emotional. Physical benefits Kids develop strong muscles, flexible joints, slim body, improved … [Read more...] about Best Exercises for Kids
Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines
In an ideal world or theory, a pandemic vaccine describes being delivered in a single shot, so that supplies could be stretched to cover a lot of people with ease. This would trigger no side effect more significantly than a sore arm and can be easy to ship and store. However, it is a must to share that in the initial rollout of vaccines, individuals are unlikely to be offered a choice of which vaccine they want due to the supply chain. The vaccine available at the place where you are being … [Read more...] about Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines
Texas Water Quality Concerns
Texas has one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States. While this is great in terms of economic growth and opportunities, it does come with its share of challenges. As Texas dealt with an unexpected ice freeze, it was evident that the state’s infrastructure was not capable of withstanding extreme weather. One of the most urgent issues Texas must address is how to manage and maintain its critical resources such as water. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey showed how easily Texas’s … [Read more...] about Texas Water Quality Concerns
When to Seek Medical Care for a Baby
One of the most challenging times in parenthood, especially for new parents, is handling an unwell child. The occasional infections and fevers are inevitable with babies as they are more exposed to infectious agents over time. These are a normal part of a child’s development. Since babies cannot verbalize their feelings, parents must stay alert and watch for any warning signs of illness. Sometimes even experienced parents have trouble distinguishing mild illness and fussiness from serious … [Read more...] about When to Seek Medical Care for a Baby
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, generally found in combustion fumes produced by charcoal grills, heaters, fireplaces, car engines, portable generators, car mufflers and more. (Kahn, 2018) Carbon Monoxide poisoning occurs when one inhales too much of these combustion fumes. The body replaces oxygen with carbon monoxide in the cells if there is too much carbon monoxide in the air you breathe, which prevents the oxygen from reaching your organs. Smoke inhalation during a … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Sleep is essential for existence. Sleep helps the body recover mentally and physically, allowing the brain and the body the rest it deserves at the end of a long day. Contrary to popular belief, naps are not recommended as it is detrimental to sleep hygiene. Though the required amount of sleep can vary from person to person, most humans spend 25-35% of their lives in slumber. (Mathew, 2020) A good night’s sleep is easier when you or the people around you do not snore. However, snoring could be a … [Read more...] about Dangers of Sleep Apnea
9 Child Car Seat Safety Tips for Parents
Key Points for Child Car Seat Safety Road injuries are considered to be the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States.Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death or injury by as much as 71%.More than 60% of car seats are not used or installed correctly, which is a high concerning fact. Child car seats are complicated and often annoying to deal with but can be the difference between life and death in a serious car accident. Motor … [Read more...] about 9 Child Car Seat Safety Tips for Parents
