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Childhood Immunization: More Than a Back-to-School To-Do
It has been more than four years since the outbreak of COVID-19, and the medical community is still talking about the importance of vaccination. The reason? Immunization, which uses vaccines to trigger a protective immune response in the body, is still the best defense against potentially life-threatening diseases, especially in children. Family medicine practitioners get […]
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Five Ways to Manage Stress in the Moment: Quick and Easy Stress-Management Tips for Parents
If you have ever tried to console a fussy toddler while working through a thread of unread texts from the ballet carpool, you know how stressful the days can be – and that’s just over morning coffee. Filling the role of Mom or Dad is one of the most rewarding and challenging things many people […]
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Everything Ear Tubes: When and Why Your Child May Need Them
It’s cold and flu season, which may result in more frequent or severe ear infections. While treatment and time resolve most ear infections and related issues, there is always the potential for longer-term complications, sometimes making ear tubes a necessary means of medical intervention. To help kids get the care they need, we have addressed […]
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Olathe Health Now Offering Third Dose for Qualifying Patients
Olathe Health is now offering a third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to patients who are moderate to severely immunocompromised. This is in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s support for the expansion of emergency use authorization for […]
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Plan Ahead to Get Your Child Vaccinated for COVID-19 Before School Starts
Summer is a time for relaxing, participating in fun activities, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. This year, an important item to add to your summer to-do list is taking your kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In May, the FDA approved the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12 and older. […]
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5 Healthy Habits to Fight Cold and Flu Season
It’s that time of year where germs are just getting passed around at schools and public places. Here are some tips to keep the germs away.
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Seeing your doctor is safe. Avoiding immunizations isn’t.
Staying healthy requires people of all ages to remain current on their immunizations. The most vulnerable to vaccine-preventable illness are children. Dr. McGinnis explains the importance of remaining current on your routine immunizations and how to get caught up if not current.
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Three Ways to Support a Healthy Breastfeeding Experience
You have a lot on your mind during pregnancy, and breastfeeding may not be at the top of the list. However, lactation consultants at Olathe Medical Center suggest researching and planning for breastfeeding as early as 16 weeks. Here are a few things to help you achieve breastfeeding success. First, it’s important to know the […]
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Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Quit Smoking
This year, tackle one of the biggest hurdles to your health. Quit smoking. Nurse Navigator Jeni Wakefield offers tips to help you keep your resolution and achieve your goal of quitting.
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Know Your Risk: Can You Prevent Diabetes?
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal and is an early warning sign that Type 2 diabetes may be in your future. People with prediabetes don’t always have symptoms. How to know if you’re at risk.
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