A pediatric trauma nurse spends time every summer in Maui with her family. This year, they were caught in the middle of the Maui wildfires.
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Fireworks and Kids: Trauma Surgeon Shares Tips on How to Have Fun and Safe Summer Celebrations
Approximately 40 percent of fireworks-related injuries happen to children under the age of 14.
Getting Back on Track: The Importance of Immunizations
For children with chronic illness, missing regular wellness visits can negatively impact health well into adulthood.
Avoiding Choking Hazards During the Holidays
To help parents be proactive and ward off potential perils, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health offers some expert tips for dealing with choking threats around the holidays.
Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for Your Baby
Two experts break down what parents need to know about a new safety alert from the Food and Drug Administration and updated safe sleep guidelines.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus: What You Should Know About RSV
Like many children’s hospitals across the country, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is experiencing an increased… Read more »
Lyons Magnus Formula Recall
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health was told by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about a voluntary recall of nutritional shakes made by Lyons Magnus company, such as Kate Farms Pediatric Standard, Premier Protein, and PediaSure Harvest.
Protecting Your Child’s Lungs From Smoky Air
Parents may wonder if a mask can protect their child’s lungs, or when to stay inside. Pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Esmeralda Morales has answers.
Preventing Sports-Related Injuries This School Year
Playing sports is a practical and fun way for many children to stay healthy and active. However, sports injuries account for almost one-third of all childhood injuries.
Helping Kids Stay Safe, Healthy During Summer Break
Summer break is the perfect time to explore and play outside. However, with that, comes an increased chance of getting injured.
Do’s and Don’ts During the Infant Formula Shortage
While strides are being made to address the formula shortage, an expert provides guidance to parents who are wondering what to do.
Preventing Kids’ Head Injuries: Tips from a Concussion Expert
After a lull early in the pandemic, head injury rates for kids are ticking up again. Parents should know what to do if their child gets hurt.
