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Posted by: Eric Mull, DO on Dec 12, 2023

As the winter months come around, there is always an uptick in respiratory illnesses. You may have heard of another one to contend with: white lung pneumonia.

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RSV: How to Protect Your Child

RSV initially presents much like a cold or the flu, but it can become serious very quickly. Mild symptoms include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fever, and decreased appetite. Severe symptoms can include wheezing, difficulty breathing, and sometimes requirement for oxygen therapy.

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The Lone Star Tick and Red Meat Allergy: Should You Be Concerned?
While most tick bites are painless and often go unnoticed, ticks can cause serious problems for humans by transmitting infectious diseases such as Lyme Disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

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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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Safe Living After a Bone Marrow Transplant

Jul 26, 2021

Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT), more commonly known as bone marrow transplantation, is a procedure for used for some patients with cancer, immune deficiencies, or other genetic diseases. Read More

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Keeping Children and Adolescents Healthy: The Importance of Vaccines

Jul 12, 2021

Polio. Diphtheria. Mumps. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us how deadly and disruptive diseases like these can be. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay up to date with vaccines. Read More

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COVID-19 Vaccine and Risk for Heart Inflammation in Youth: What Parents Need to Know

Jul 02, 2021

Federal health officials have said that there is a likely association between currently available COVID-19 vaccines and myocarditis and pericarditis in adolescents and young adults. Here's what you need to know. Read More

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Preparing Your Child for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jun 11, 2021

If your child is hesitant to get the vaccine, here are five ways to talk to them about the vaccine, its benefits and how to prepare them for it. Read More

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The Truth About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

May 27, 2021

The same Pfizer vaccine that has been used in adults has now been authorized for children 5 and older. Here are the facts about the vaccine, backed by information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More

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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths: What You Need to Know

Mar 30, 2021

Although safety has been the top priority throughout the vaccine trials some people are worried about getting vaccinated because they have heard or read false information. Here are some of the most common myths, debunked with facts pulled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More

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Two Masks Are Better Than One

Mar 09, 2021

A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that double masking can be more than 96% effective at slowing the spread of COVID-19. So what does this mean for Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients and families? Read More

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How to Care for Face Masks

Feb 23, 2021

Knowing how to take care of your face masks is vital in order to ensure they provide the best protection from COVID-19 and other germs and helps them last longer. Read More