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Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

Apr 20, 2015

In our last post on autism, we discussed why the diagnosis of autism has been on the rise over the past twenty years. During that same time period, researchers also began studying vaccines, because the number of children receiving vaccines was increasing. Read More

Cow's Milk Found in Online Breast Milk

Apr 06, 2015

The practice of buying and selling human breast milk over the Internet seems to be growing in popularity. Many parents turn to women who are willing to share extra breast milk. Read More

April is Autism Awareness Month

Apr 02, 2015

You may not be aware of it, but April is Autism Awareness Month. In fact, April 2nd is designated World Autism Awareness Day by the United Nations. This day recognizes the increasing prevalence of autism around the world and its impact on families, schools and businesses. Read More

Are Laxatives Safe For Children?

Mar 17, 2015

While potential concerns have been raised about use of PEG 3350 in children, one must realize that refusing to use PEG 3350 laxatives due to a possible danger can result in the occurrence of a real known danger. Read More

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How to Talk to Children about Death

Mar 11, 2015

“Mommy, I don’t want you to die!” As parents, we try our best to protect our children from death, which is an unfortunate reality of life. Read More

3 Things Women With Congenital Heart Disease Should Know About Pregnancy

Mar 05, 2015

Today, we expect that most children treated for congenital heart disease will survive to adulthood and lead a full adult life. That means more women with congenital heart disease are interested in pregnancy than ever before. Read More

Car Seat Safety: Are You Listening?

Mar 02, 2015

Are pediatricians not communicating, or are parents not listening? I don’t know the answer to that question, but recent data suggests that there is a communication breakdown somewhere in the process of education about child safety. Read More

Get a Black Belt in Giving Medicine

Feb 25, 2015

So you waited to see the doctor, then waited in line for the pharmacist to give you your medicine, and now it’s time to give it to your kids. Maybe you got the “yummy pink medicine,” but not all medicines are yummy or pink. Read More