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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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Breathing Easier after Pediatric ENT Surgery at OMC
When Whitley Zahn was 18 months old, she started attending daycare. In the months that followed, she began to develop recurrent ear infections. Her pediatrician treated her with antibiotics, but the infections would inevitably return.
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Stress Relief for Students
For kids heading back to school, it can be an exciting time, and also a little scary. With so many unknowns, children can experience added stress. We’re here to help!
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Quick Action at Louisburg Clinic Saves Choking Baby
It’s every parent’s nightmare: you look over, and suddenly your baby isn’t breathing. It happened to Erin Syfrid. Thankfully, she was right next to an Olathe Health clinic.
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What You Need to Know About the Measles Outbreak
The U.S. is experiencing the greatest number of reported cases of measles since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pediatrician Elizabeth Musil, MD, explains how you can protect your child from measles.
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Switching from Breast Milk or Formula to Whole Milk
We had a great question last week on how to transition from breast milk to whole milk. Whether you’re using breast or formula, we recommend introducing whole milk around 12 months of age.
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Back-to-School: Easy as 1-2-3
Transitioning into a school-year routine can be stressful for families. Dr. Amanda Sommerville, an Olathe Health pediatrician and internal medicine specialist, has some tips to help ease everyone back into fall.
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Summer Safety Tips
Summer is almost here, which means lots of new fun. It’s a great time to refresh your memory on summer safety tips for kids as you spend the days outside, in the water and on vacation!
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