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Tobacco Use in Students is on the Rise October 29, 2020

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A survey of Utah students in grades 8, 10, and 12 showed the percentage of teens who tried e-cigarettes rose to 12 percent.
The long-term effects of e-cigarettes have not been studied and there is no proof that they are safe.
E-cigarettes may pave the way for a more serious addiction to cigarettes.

Posted in Child Safety, Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged e-cig, e-cigarettes and teens, teen health, teenagers, teens

Child Bedwetting Solutions October 27, 2020

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Some longstanding parental strategies for correcting bedwetting simply do not work.
The “wait-and-see” approach can leave serious conditions undiagnosed.
Bedwetting that suddenly occurs after potty training may signal underlying conditions.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Pediatric Articles, Uncategorized | Tagged bedwetting, bedwetting solutions, child health, enuresis, stop bedwetting

What You Need To Know About The HPV Vaccine October 16, 2020

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HPV can lead to certain types of cancer, including cervical cancer in women and penile cancer in men.
The HPV vaccine is safe for children as young as 9 and can greatly reduce their risk of cancer.
Most insurance plans will cover the vaccination with no patient cost.

Posted in Immunizations, Teens | Tagged hpv, teenagers, teens, vaccination, vaccinations

Talking About School: Getting Your Child To Open Up October 15, 2020

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Asking your children open-ended questions encourages a more detailed response.
Some children need a little time after they get home from school to open up.
Be respectful of your children’s feelings and don’t try to solve their problems for them.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged communication, middle childhood, parenting, school, teens, tweens

How Can I Host Fun Family Gatherings During The COVID-19 Pandemic? October 15, 2020

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Covid-19 trends and guidelines should be taken into account before any gathering.
Take safety measures before, during, and after hosting any type of celebration.
Lower the risk by wearing a mask and maintaining a six-foot distance from those outside your household.

Posted in Covid 19, Fall/Winter Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged celebrations, coronavirus, COVID-19, halloween, holidays, pandemic, thanksgiving

6 Reasons to Get Your Child’s Flu Shot at their Doctor’s Office September 4, 2020

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85% of physicians recommend getting flu shots from your regular doctor.
Most in-store flu shot options are not authorized to vaccinate kids under 6.
Our pediatric nurses are specially trained to work with kids.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips | Tagged flu season, flu shots, vaccination, vaccines

Experts in Kids: Introducing Our New Look September 1, 2020

Drumroll, please. We’re excited to announce our new logo! A natural evolution of the outgoing mark, the new version is designed to emphasize the word “Pediatrics.” Equally important, we’ve updated our tagline with the appropriate description “Experts in kids.” Overall, our goal is to increase our brand awareness so more families can experience high-quality care … Continue reading “Experts in Kids: Introducing Our New Look”

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged experts in kids, uvp, uvpkids

Tips to Un-Distance Distance Learning August 19, 2020

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Networking with other distance learning parents can help everyone feel less overwhelmed.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges of distance learning.
Be patient with yourself and your child as you navigate distance learning through this pandemic.

Posted in Covid 19, Health Alerts, Healthy Living for Kids, School | Tagged back to school, coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, home school, pandemic, school, school safety, Talk With a Doc

7 Ways To Prepare Your Kids To Return To School During A Pandemic August 13, 2020

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Preparing your kids to go back to school during a pandemic is uncharted territory.
Handwashing, hand sanitizing, physical distancing, mask wearing, and limiting sharing supplies are all necessary for a safe return.
If your child is sick or has been exposed to Covid-19, keep them home.

Posted in Covid 19, Health Alerts, Healthy Living for Kids, School | Tagged back to school, coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, school, school safety, Talk With a Doc

Office Visits And COVID-19 Precautions July 6, 2020

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We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and it is safe to bring your child to your doctor's office for well-visits and normal sick visits.
Screening protocol are in place in all of our offices to help detect and direct potential COVID-19 cases.
If we ever believe it is unsafe to visit one of our offices, we would alert you immediately.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Covid 19, Health Alerts | Tagged appointments, call us first, coronavirus, COVID-19, immunizations, physicals, school, sick baby, sick child, sick kids, sports, well child

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