Archive for 2015
Planned Home Births
Planned home births have increased during the past several years. Of all births, the incidence of home births is still below 1% and is not well supported in the United…
Read MoreFluMist Shortage
Get your flu shot! The CDC and AAP recommend that everyone 6 months and older get the flu vaccine. There is currently a production delay of FluMist (nasal spray flu…
Read MoreDental Care for Infants and Toddlers
Did you know that the American Dental Association recommends the use of fluoride containing toothpaste for dental care beginning with the eruption of the first tooth? A child from 6…
Read MoreKids and the Flu Shot: 11 Things Every Parent Needs to Know about the 2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine
A St. Louis pediatrician has written a very informative article discussing the flu vaccine. Parents often ask these very questions. All your doctors at KPA strongly recommend the flu vaccine.…
Read MorePoor Contact Lens Hygiene Puts Users at Risk of Serious Infections
The risks of being lazy about your contact lenses are probably more serious than you think. http://on.wsj.com/1ELeBHn When you send your sweet babies off to college, don’t forget to include…
Read MoreGreat advice for “bleacher coaches”
Here is something from WSJ.com that might interest you: The best way to cheer for a child from the sidelines.
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