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Whooping cough outbreak: CDC reports 6x more cases than this time last year

Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, and why vaccination is essential to protect young children and vulnerable adults.

Updated Dec. 19, 2024
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What parents should know about hidden risks at splash pads, according to a new CDC report

It turns out that splash pads, while delightful, can also be unexpected breeding grounds for waterborne illnesses.

Updated Dec. 09, 2024

It’s official: the CDC says you don’t have to wipe everything down

And if you're cleaning with disinfectants, the practice may actually cause more harm than good.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The majority of children who die from COVID-19 are BIPOC, says CDC

More than 75% of fatal cases in kids are from marginalized communities.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
bottles of alcohol

The Dangers of Drinking Before Pregnancy

Should you really stop drinking, just in case? A nutritionist weighs in.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022
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