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Posted by: Hannah Hays MD, FACMT, FACCT, FACEP on Jul 16, 2025

Understanding what nicotine pouches are and how to prevent accidental poisoning in children is crucial for keeping our little ones safe.

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How to Prevent Heat Related Illness
As parents, we naturally worry about our children playing outside in the hot sun. Children are at risk when temperatures skyrocket, but preparations before, during, and after heat exposure can make a difference in your child’s ability to tolerate the heat.
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Back to School Vaccines: Getting Protected from Potentially Dangerous Diseases
School may be out for summer, but it’s the perfect time to check off your child’s vaccine needs. From kindergarten boosters to teen meningitis protection, learn which immunizations are required and when to help keep your child safe and healthy this school year.

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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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The Dangers of Pinterest

Jun 30, 2015

I’ll admit I’m no Martha Stewart. But something about Pinterest sucks me in. But as a childhood injury researcher, I have a problem with Pinterest. I see ideas for children that are completely unsafe for them. Read More

One Question Could Save A Child's Life

Jun 22, 2015

Parents ask plenty of questions before their children visit other homes. “Do you have any cats? My daughter is allergic to cat dander.” Or “Do you have filters set up on your computer? Our son has been known to stumble onto some websites we don’t want him to see.” Read More

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Insufficient Sleep Can Be Deadly

Jun 19, 2015

It was about 2 a.m. on Christmas Eve when Jakob Murphy fell asleep at the wheel of his SUV, crashed into a telephone pole, and was killed instantly. He was 24 years old. Murphy was a strapping, redheaded college football player at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. Read More

A Doctor's Take on Essential Oils

Jun 04, 2015

Essential oils are all the rage. You’ve probably also wondered if they really work. Are they safe? And is buying into the movement a waste of money or an effective use of a natural remedy? 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

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

Why I Vaccinate: A Nurse's Perspective

Feb 18, 2015

It is my sincere hope, as both a mother and a nurse that no child ever suffers or dies from a preventable disease. That is why I choose vaccination. Read More

Why I Vaccinate

Feb 16, 2015

It was never up for debate. Our son was going to be immunized. It was not because we were thinking of others – although protecting the people around us was a nice bonus. He was going to be immunized because we were selfish. Read More