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Why Is Vitamin K So Important for Newborns?

MADERA, Calif. – Pediatricians at Valley Children’s Hospital are urgently reminding parents of the important role of the vitamin K shot given shortly after birth. It’s one of the simplest, safest and most effective ways to prevent severe and potentially life-threatening bleeding in newborns, experts…

What Are the Best Ways to Protect Kids From Walking Pneumonia?

MADERA, Calif. – An uptick in cases of mycoplasma pneumonia – also known as “walking pneumonia” and “atypical pneumonia” – is prompting physicians to urge parents to watch for symptoms and take precautions to limit its spread. The illness is a…
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If My Young Child Has RSV or the Flu, Should I Take Them to the Emergency Department?

MADERA, Calif. – As respiratory viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza begin to pick up during the winter months, parents often wonder when to take a sick child to the emergency department and when it’s safe to manage…
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Ask a Doctor: What Are Your Top Tips for Safe Sleep?

MADERA, Calif. – October marks Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, and Dr. Carol Nader from Valley Children’s is offering her top safe sleep tips to help protect your little ones. “Like you, we want your babies to sleep…
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Ask a Doctor: When Should My Child Get Their Flu Shot?

MADERA, Calif. — With flu season looming, doctors at Valley Children’s Hospital are reminding parents that a quick flu shot could be the difference between a healthy holiday season and a hospital stay. “We really recommend getting the flu shot,…

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…