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Posted by: Courtney Brown, MD on Jun 13, 2025

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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Ticks and Illness: Lyme Disease and Powassan Virus

Tick-bite prevention is key. Although anyone can get tick-borne illnesses, people who spend a lot of time outdoors in certain regions are at particular risk.

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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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6 Tips for Safe Hayrides

Oct 19, 2021

Harvest season is here! Along with apple picking and corn mazes, hayrides are a fun tradition that gets the whole family outdoors enjoying the fall weather. Before getting on the ride, read our tips to help make the activity safer for everyone. Read More

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The ABC's of Safe Sleep

Oct 12, 2021

There are so many things for parents to research and learn before welcoming a new baby into the family. One of the most important things is safe sleep. Babies sleep a lot and there are a few steps to follow to make their sleep space a safe place. Read More

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Using a Booster Seat Until a Seat Belt Fits

Sep 30, 2021

Depending on age, weight and height, children need to be in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they are in the car. We all know to put a newborn in a rear-facing car seat, but how long should older kids stay in a booster seat? Read More

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Furniture Tip-Overs: Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe

Aug 24, 2021

In 2019, 11,521 children visited the emergency department for injuries from furniture or TV tip-overs. That’s one child every 46 minutes. When children climb on desks, cabinets, or bookshelves, the furniture can tip over and hurt them. Read More

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Flow Restrictors Make Medicine Dispensing Safer, Easier, and Cleaner

Jul 06, 2021

Next time you pick up liquid medicine from the pharmacy, ask for a flow restrictor. They can keep your family safer, prevent messy medicine spills and make it easier to dispense medicine. Read More

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Changes in Post-Concussion Care: What Parents Need to Know

Apr 15, 2021

No athlete wants to sit on the sidelines when they’re hurt, but that’s often what’s recommended to help their brain heal after a concussion – a form of traumatic brain injury. Read More

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Calling While Driving: More Dangerous for Teens

Apr 08, 2021

A recent study that we conducted at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital looked at the connection between cellphone laws and the frequency of talking on the phone while driving among teens. Read More

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New Parent Confessions: Bathtime Safety

Jan 28, 2021

Most baby products and safety guidelines are created for children of average size and development. What’s a parent to do if their baby is very small or very large for their age, or meeting developmental milestones at a different rate than their peers? Read More