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Article at a Glance
Many parents, from Payson to Saratoga Springs, have questions about whooping cough. Utah County’s current Pertussis levels are in the news and parents are understandably concerned. The good news is, if your child has been vaccinated for Tetanus, he or she has also been vaccinated for whooping cough (Pertussis). While this doesn’t mean vaccinated kids … Continue reading “Is my child at risk from whooping cough?”
Avoid large crowds and be careful in public places for the first 2 months of life. Good hand washing before and after handling your baby is one of the most important things you can do to prevent infection. You should always have hand sanitizer available. Anyone caring for your baby should be up to date … Continue reading “Preventing Illness in Newborns”
Newborn fever is potentially serious for your baby. Fevers can be the first sign of serious infection, or may merely be a symptom of a mild cold. There are several different types of thermometers to measure fevers. The most accurate way to measure your baby’s temperature is with a digital rectal thermometer. If the thermometer … Continue reading “Fever”
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