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Is Raw Milk Safe for Children to Drink?
Raw milk has surged in popularity among some consumers – including families with children – who view it as a more natural alternative to processed foods, despite warnings from major medical organizations about its health risks. Pediatric health experts say pasteurization does…
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…
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…
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…