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Keeping Your Family Active in the Colder Months January 5, 2023

Cold winter months often mean less time is spent being active.
Physical activity helps improve fitness, winter mood swings, and overall health.
Embrace the winter season by keeping your family active both indoors and outdoors.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged fitness, indoor activities, outdoor activities, physical activity, snow, winter, winter months

Newborn Fever: When should I worry? January 3, 2022

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A baby's first fever can cause a lot of stress, but knowing to take the proper procedures will help.
Common symptoms of a fever include: fussy behavior, difficulty in sleeping, difficulty in eating, and more.
Depending on the age of your baby, a different method of temperature reading may be necessary.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged exercise, expectations, holiday season, holidays, schedule, school break, service, stress, stressful, winter

Reducing Stress This Holiday Season December 6, 2021

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Creating the perfect holidays for our children adds stress that can affect the whole family.
Setting realistic expectations and deciding what matters most can make the season less stressful.
Give your children structure and predictability by letting them know what to expect each day.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged exercise, expectations, holiday season, holidays, schedule, school break, service, stress, stressful, winter

10 Flu Prevention Tips January 4, 2019

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The flu is highly contagious and can be dangerous.
Flu prevention protects you, your family, and those too vulnerable for vaccination.
Flu shots are essential, but only one of a series of steps you can take to protect yourself.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips | Tagged flu, flu season, illness, illness prevention, prevention, tips, winter

Do run in the house January 16, 2017

Children and adolescents need at least one hour of exercise daily.
Foul weather shouldn’t prevent children from being physically active.
With creative play ideas, you can help them hit that target.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips | Tagged activities, exercise, fitness, winter

Do you know the new guidelines on cold and cough medications? April 4, 2016

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Children under 4 should not use cold and cough medication, and children ages 4 to 6 should only use them when directed by a doctor.
Cold and cough medicine can have dangerous and life-threatening side effects in young children.
The new guidelines are important and should be taken seriously by parents.

Posted in Child Safety, Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged cold & flu, dosage, ear nose & throat, medicine, winter

What is the difference between a cold and the flu? December 28, 2015

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The flu is much worse than a cold and can potentially be deadly for people with a weakened immune system.
If your child's illness came on suddenly and symptoms include a high fever, severe exhaustion, headache, loss of appetite, achy muscles, and chills, then it is most likely the flu.
Don't confuse the stomach flu with the flu - the stomach flu involves the digestive tract and the flu involves the respiratory tract.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged cold & flu, flu, winter

Minestrone Soup May 11, 2015

Minestrone soup is an easy way to get all the nutrients your family needs in one easy-to-make dish. Plus it is super yummy and filling! This recipe comes from the family of our very own Kevin Moffitt at Utah Valley Pediatrics. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 5 … Continue reading “Minestrone Soup”

Posted in Healthy Recipes | Tagged recipes, winter

Annual flu epidemic hits early with Utah seeing a high number of cases January 5, 2015

The yearly flu or influenza epidemic is hitting the United States early this year and Utah is seeing particularly high levels of flu activity. Not to be confused with the stomach flu, the flu or influenza is a viral infection that targets your upper respiratory system. Symptoms can include body aches, fever, coughing, and nasal … Continue reading “Annual flu epidemic hits early with Utah seeing a high number of cases”

Posted in Health Alerts | Tagged flu, vaccines, winter

Pneumococcal vaccine reduces serious superbug infections December 29, 2014

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The pneumococcal vaccine is linked with a 62 percent decrease in antibiotic-resistant cases of pneumococcal infections.
This vaccine is an important step in preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for children under five years old, adults 65 or older, or people with health conditions that put them at a higher risk.

Posted in Immunizations, Pediatric Articles | Tagged Pneumonia, superbugs, vaccines, winter

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