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Posted by: Marcel J. Casavant, MD , Jacob Panteloukas, PharmD, RPh, CSPI on Aug 05, 2025

Preschoolers love to explore, but that curiosity can lead to danger when it comes to medications and household products. Learn why kids under 6 are most at risk for poisoning and get practical tips to keep your home safe and your child protected.

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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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The Vitamin K Shot: Why Newborns Need It

Let’s explore vitamin K, why the shot is recommended, how and when it is given, and the potential risks of skipping it.

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Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

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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Housing: The “Vaccine” Every Child Needs

Feb 17, 2025

Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system to fight against infections and are a mainstay of pediatric prevention around the world. But there is also a nontraditional type of vaccine: Housing. Read More

Concussion Myths

Oct 08, 2024

As an Athletic Trainer, I’m frequently asked about injury recognition, treatment, and return-to-play criteria. While these topics are far too expansive for one post, I’d like to address several, common misconceptions surrounding concussions. Read More

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Thrush and Diaper Rash: Common Infections Caused by Candida

Mar 28, 2024

Thrush and certain kinds of diaper rash can be caused by the overgrowth of a common yeast known as Candida. These infections can be treated easily and there are things that you can do to help prevent them from happening. Read More

Cough Talk: What Does All That Hacking Mean?

Nov 01, 2023

Coughs are often associated with the common cold and there’s little you can do, other than try to ease the symptoms. However, a lot of coughing, especially in babies under four months old, could be a sign of a serious illness. Read More

What Cough and Cold Medication Can I Give My Child?

Oct 11, 2023

Colds tend to be more common in fall and winter when children are indoors and in closer contact with each other. Of course you want to help out and give them cold medicine, but how do you know what to do? Read More

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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022

Dec 29, 2022

Each December, yearly wrap-ups and written reflections fill our inboxes and social media feeds. We love to join in with our version: The 700 Children’s Blog Top 10! We have assembled a “one stop shop” for the 10 blog posts that received the most clicks this year. 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

Non-Surgical Appendicitis Treatment Gives Parents Options

Sep 10, 2020

Typically, when most parents hear the word appendicitis, they also hear the word surgery. But what if there was another treatment option that didn’t require surgery? Read More