Protection from some childhood vaccines can wear off over time, which is why experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine recommend adults stay on top of their immunizations to help prevent [Read More]
The program offers new services including HEPA air purifiers, rapid over-the-counter test kits, optional student rewards cards, funding to hire on-site testing liaisons, and supplemental funding for participating private schools and public school districts as [Read More]
Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham are here to help with their recommendations for four appointments parents should get their child to this summer. Pediatrician Appointment Before going back to school, David Kimberlin, M.D., co-director of [Read More]
Adults and children of all ages are straightening their teeth and getting braces to improve their oral health and smiles. So, what do you do to take care of them? “For orthodontic treatment to be [Read More]
With August being Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, Dr. Justin Bazan, Medical Advisor to The Vision Council, lends his expertise to offer some great tips for parents of children who may need glasses. With back-to-school season ahead of us, [Read More]
We are knee-deep in summer, and families are enjoying time outdoors. Unfortunately, ticks are out in full force as well. Tick expert, Dr. Thomas Mather and Equip-4-Ticks Resource Center have compiled helpful tips on how to conduct [Read More]
For Myles Murphy, the signs all started rather suddenly. At 10 months old, he woke up one morning having trouble breathing and covered in urine. His mother, Ashley, rushed him to the emergency room, but [Read More]
My friend’s teenage daughter and her friends have a weekend routine. While Saturday night is friend night, Friday night is self-care night. When possible, they stay home to rest and decompress after a stressful week. These girls are [Read More]
Social media has changed practically everything in today’s world, and as its usage has continued to explode, so has many serious issues with adolescents. For example, social media usage has significantly impacted body image issues, [Read More]
Dr. Amy CaJacob is an allergist at Children’s of Alabama. She says spring allergies are due to tree pollen. Tree pollen is carried by the wind, so the allergens are in the air we breathe. [Read More]
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