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Common Household Items Sending More Kids to the ER, Experts Warn
MADERA, Calif. – Experts at Valley Children’s Hospital are alerting families to a hidden threat after a spike in emergency cases involving young children who have swallowed small household objects. These are often items that adults don’t realize pose a…
Ask a Doctor: How Much Water Should Your Child Drink in the Heat?
MADERA, Calif. – As an extreme heat warning takes effect across Central California, experts are sounding the alarm: heat illness can strike children fast, and it’s vital to keep them hydrated. “Dehydration and heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat…
Leading Group of Pediatricians Releases Independent Vaccine Schedule
MADERA, Calif. – In preparation for an increase in respiratory illnesses in the fall, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released updated immunization recommendations for children and adolescents this week. In doing so, the group broke from recent guidance from…
As School Starts, Doctors Urge Parents to Prioritize Vaccinations
MADERA, Calif. – As children across the Central Valley return to their classrooms, health experts are emphasizing the critical role vaccines play in keeping students safe from infectious diseases. Dr. Anne VanGarsse, medical director of primary care at Valley Children’s…
Valley Children’s Sees Spike in Facial Injuries from Helmet-Free Football Practices
MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s Hospital issued a safety alert to school districts and athletic programs across the Central Valley this week following a sharp rise in serious facial injuries among young football players. This summer alone, the hospital has…
