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Protect Young Children from Heat Stroke

2010 had the highest number of child deaths from heat stroke on record. 49 children lost their lives last year while left alone in cars; over a quarter of those deaths took place in Texas. Although heat stroke deaths can occur at surprisingly low temperatures, Texas children are especially vulnerable because we have so many hot days… and 2011 promises to be a scorcher. Heat stroke in children…Read the Rest of Article

New Child Car Seat Recommendations from the AAP

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a new set of recommendations about car seat for children. The new guidelines recommends to keep children restrained in a rear-facing position in the back of the vehicle until they reach AGE 2 or the highest weight or height allowed by the car safety seat manufactures. Most convertible safety seats available accommodate children up to 35 pounds, which exceeds the…Read the Rest of Article

Do You Know the Facts About Autism?

Concerns about autism are in the minds of new parents these days. It is alarming to learn that the disorder affects 1 % of our children; it is a lifelong condition for which there is no cure. Most parents turn to the Internet in search of information, only to find conflicting opinions, equivocal answers and no real help. What do we know about this disorder? What causes it?…Read the Rest of Article

Whooping Cough on the Rise

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas DSHS), the statewide rate of whooping cough in 2009 is higher than it’s been since 1962. (2009 was the most recent year reported.) In Williamson County, Travis County, and Burnet County, the incidence of whooping cough is among the highest in the state. Whooping cough can be fatal to infants who have not yet been fully vaccinated. The…Read the Rest of Article

The Natural Born Mother Is a Myth – Prenatal Classes Help Every Parent

Some women are described as “natural born mothers.” When you’re pregnant for the first time, those words can cause feelings of inadequacy and confusion. If other women are “natural mothers” while you feel nervous and unsure, then does that mean your child will get less than the best? But here’s the thing: the natural born mother is a myth. Every mom-to-be and dad-to-be can learn a lot through…Read the Rest of Article

Upper Respiratory Virus (RSV) Season is Here

The Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a winter virus that causes upper respiratory infections in mostly older children and adults. But newborns, especially those born prematurely, can suffer severe consequences when infected. Each year, 2.1 million children younger than 5 years of age in the United States develop an RSV infection requiring medical attention, says Dr. Caroline Breese Hall, an expert in infectious diseases in children. RSV causes one…Read the Rest of Article