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Posted by: Matthew Washam, MD, MPH on Oct 27, 2025

Flu season is here—and so are the myths about the flu shot. From “it causes the flu” to “kids don’t need it,” misinformation can put children at risk. Get the facts from experts and learn why the flu vaccine is the best protection for your family.

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Food Allergies: How to Safely Navigate Outings

Holiday meals can be stressful for families managing food allergies. These simple tips will help you plan ahead, prevent reactions, and enjoy the season safely.

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Should My Baby Get a Flu Shot?
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.

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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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Buying Safe Toys for the Holidays

Dec 01, 2014

It’s the time of year when children start making lists of the toys they dream of – the ones they know will be absolutely necessary for their upcoming adventures! We encourage children to play as much as possible. It is how they grow and learn. Read More

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Fevers: Your Questions Answered

Nov 14, 2014

In our last blog post on fevers, we explained what a fever is and why it happens. These are a few of the most common questions that parents have for their doctors when it comes to fevers. Read More

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How to Remove a Tick

Jun 16, 2014

Ahh, the joys of summer. The sun is shining, the sprinklers are sprinkling, the ice cream truck is tinkling and the ticks are biting. Yes, unfortunately the ticks are out in full force looking for a feast. Never fear, here is your guide to stress free tick wrangling. Read More

Safe Airplane Travel With Your Child

May 13, 2014

It’s finally spring and the vacation-planning season has officially begun. I just booked our summer trip, and after 15 hours of pure torture in the car last summer, this year we decided to fly. Read More

The Winter Illness Toolbox Every Parent Needs

Feb 24, 2014

Even though we are three weeks away from the official start of Spring, right now those pesky winter childhood illnesses are very much around. A little advance preparation of an illness “toolbox” will help you to get through the onset of symptoms with a little less stress and a lot less Read More

Are You Using Your High Chair the Right Way?

Jan 30, 2014

Most parents will use a high chair at some point for their children. Given how common they are, you would think we would know if a lot of kids were injured while using them, right? Maybe not. Read More

Car Seat Rules Are Changing-What You Need To Know

Jan 17, 2014

There is nothing more overwhelming to a newly pregnant woman than walking into a baby super store. I like shopping, but I was on the verge of a full- blown panic attack when I went to register for my first child and the woman behind the counter handed me a folder of everything you Read More

Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Jan 07, 2014

When the pleasant fall weather starts to shift to the colder temperatures of winter, we debate if it is cold enough to turn on the heat. This is also the season when carbon monoxide poisonings spike.  Read More