Pediatrics
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World Immunization Week
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For over two centuries, vaccines have helped make the world safer. World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April each year, aims to raise global awareness of the value of immunization and promote the life-saving power of vaccines to protect people of all ages from preventable diseases. Vaccination is a safe, highly effective,…
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National Birth Defects Prevention Month
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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time dedicated to providing information on birth defects, prevention or risk reduction, and where to seek help if you have concerns about birth defects. The CDC estimates that 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect in the United States every year. Depending on the…
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Concerns About Vaccines
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At River Bend Medical Associates, we believe in preventative medicine. Preventative medicine is the understanding that many serious diseases can be avoided entirely if their causes are addressed long in advance. Preventative medicine typically includes tools in order to attack problems from multiple angles: recommending lifestyle choices, encouraging annual physicals, scheduling screenings for certain diseases…
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Tips for a Healthy Halloween
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Tips to celebrate Halloween while practicing healthy habits with your family.
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Newest Guidelines for HPV Vaccinations from the CDC
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The CDC currently recommends the HPV vaccine be included in routine vaccinations for those 11 or 12 years old. Vaccination can be started as early as at age 9.
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Breastfeeding: Healthier for Baby, Healthier for You
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Breastfeeding is more than just providing food; it’s a close bonding experience that sets the stage for a healthy life. Breastfeeding significantly improves the health, development and wellbeing of infants and children as well as mothers, both in the short- and long-term. We’ll explore the many advantages of breastfeeding for both you and your little…
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Help Kids Be Healthy During the Summer
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You can help your kids prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for the upcoming school year with healthy and fun summer activities. Learn new ways for kids to be healthy this summer.
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Keeping Young Children Safe from Medicine Poisoning
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Every year, thousands of young children end up in hospital emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting medicine they found left out and within reach. This is a serious concern, and here we review some key safety tips.
