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Posted by: Rajan Thakkar, MD on Jun 25, 2025

Advances in burn care have increased the survival rate for patients with significant burn injuries, however the significant scarring can lead to problems.

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10 Tips to Teach Your Kids How to Combat Bullying

A 2022 national survey found that 19.2% of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied during school, with 21.6% of those students being bullied online or by text. As a parent or caregiver, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help?

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Farm Safety for Kids

Farms can be a fun and enriching place for kids, but they can also be dangerous. Discover key tips to help prevent injuries, from setting up safe play areas to supervising around animals and equipment. Keep your kids safe while they explore life on the farm.

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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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Fungus Among Us: What Patients and Parents Need to Know About Histoplasmosis

Nov 23, 2020

Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by the fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, which is found as spores in soil, bird and bat droppings and some decaying materials. It is the most common fungal infection in North America. Read More

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Let’s Smoke Out Tobacco: How to Talk to Your Child About Tobacco Products

Nov 19, 2020

This increasingly complicated world can be difficult for parents to navigate, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed and ill-prepared to address the topic of tobacco use with their children. Read More

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Can Fatty Acid Supplements Improve Your Child’s Behavior?

Nov 12, 2020

When children are born prematurely, they may miss out on important nutrients that affect brain development. As a result, preemies can sometimes struggle in school or with behavior problems. Physicians or parents may try to make up for that lost time using nutritional supplements. Read More

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Can a Premature Baby Grow Up to Be a Typical Kid?

Nov 10, 2020

Every preemie who spends time in a NICU is unique and, therefore, their journey home may also continue in a "non-traditional" way. Read More

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Botox for Defecation Disorders: Are There Complications?

Nov 05, 2020

You may have thought botulinum toxin was just for getting rid of wrinkles. However, for many kids with disorders that affect a child’s ability to pass stool, known as defecation disorders, botulinum toxin injections improve symptoms. Read More

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Should My Baby Get a Flu Shot?

Nov 05, 2020

Flu season is here and flu vaccines are more readily available than ever before. You can obtain a flu shot at the grocery store, every corner drug store, community centers and certainly at your pediatrician’s office. Read More

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Don’t Skip the Flu Shot: Soothe Your Child with These Distraction Techniques

Nov 05, 2020

As a physician, it’s tough to see our children twist and turn and cry and scream when it’s time for them to get their vaccines. All we want to do is soothe them and keep them healthy year-round, and we never like seeing them in pain. Read More

4 Flu Myths Busted

Nov 05, 2020

While medical professionals encourage everyone to get their annual flu shot, many buy into the long-held myths about the vaccine and miss opportunities to avoid getting sick. Read More