Tag: pediatric health
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Mother Raises Awareness About the Importance of Flu Shots After Losing Daughter to Flu Complications
Get Pregnant Fast A mother is passionately advocating for the life-saving benefits of the flu vaccine after the heartbreaking loss of her daughter to flu complications last year. Like many parents, Sarah Mitchell struggled with the idea of causing her daughter, 12-year-old Lily, distress over a flu shot. When Lily expressed her fear of needles,…
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Why Is Aluminum Present in Vaccines?
Get Pregnant Fast You might be wondering why some vaccines contain aluminum. It’s a question that many parents have as they prepare to protect their little ones. The short answer is that aluminum is included in certain vaccines to enhance their effectiveness. Is There Aluminum in Vaccines? Yes, aluminum can be found in some vaccines,…
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I’ve Had Enough of Pediatric Growth Charts
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 26, 2021 Originally Published: August 5, 2016 When my first child, Lucas, was born, he was remarkably average in size, with his height and weight sitting comfortably between the 25th and 50th percentiles. He had these delightful chubby thighs that I still wish I could go back and squish! However,…
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Kristin Cavallari’s Homemade Baby Formula: A Cautionary Tale for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Once again, a celebrity mother is making headlines for promoting dubious parenting advice. This time, it’s former reality star and outspoken anti-vaxxer, Kristin Cavallari. In a recent feature in a popular magazine, she shared her homemade baby formula recipe, despite the significant risks involved in such a decision. Cavallari, who has three…