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COVID-19 Update: Vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds
11
Nov 2021
COVID-19 Update: Vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds
Drs. Patty Manning-Courtney and Bob Frenck join us to provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Join us as we answer parent questions about vaccine research, allergies and the vaccine, natural immunity, side effects and benefits of vaccination for children five and older.   Listen to this episode of the Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy Podcast here: COVID-19 Update: Vaccine
By: Podcast Team | 0
Healthy Living
Holiday Gatherings And Travel During COVID-19: Is It Safe Yet?
11
Nov 2021
Holiday Gatherings And Travel During COVID-19: Is It Safe Yet?
For the second year in a row, COVID-19 and what to do about large gatherings will be a discussion for families as we get ready for the holiday season. The good news this year, as compared to last, is we have a vaccine that helps protect against the severe illness that can come from COVID-19.
By: Steve Davis, MD, MMM | 0
Safety and Prevention
How To Prepare Kids For Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine
09
Nov 2021
How To Prepare Kids For Receiving The COVID-19 Vaccine
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids ages 5-11, parents everywhere are scheduling vaccine appointments for their children. In kids these ages, we see a wide variety of responses to getting shots. Some receive them rather easily, some require a bit more hand-holding, and others have a really hard time facing needles. As you
By: Rena Sorensen, Phd | 0
Healthy Living
Halloween During COVID-19: Advice from the Expert
19
Oct 2021
Halloween During COVID-19: Advice from the Expert
As you’re thinking through your comfort level and making plans for Halloween, here are some of the most common question I’m getting and my answers.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 2
Fitness and Nutrition
The Importance Of Nutrition To Wound Healing
15
Oct 2021
The Importance Of Nutrition To Wound Healing
When your child is healing from a significant wound — whether it’s due to trauma or after a surgery — parents naturally have many concerns. These concerns typically center around how the wound is healing and if infection might set in. You may focus on the bandaging, how clean the wound is, and what was
By: Marialena Mouzaki, MD, MSc | 0
Safety and Prevention
Avoiding Harmful Exposures: Halloween Safety Tips
15
Oct 2021
Avoiding Harmful Exposures: Halloween Safety Tips
By following these safety tips, parents can help prevent Halloween-related exposures and injuries, and be prepared in case of an emergency.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0
Healthy Living
Breastfeeding: Let’s Make it Work
23
Aug 2021
Breastfeeding: Let’s Make it Work
Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, as well as where to find support when you're breastfeeding.
By: Julie Ware, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Caring for Young Athletes: The Importance of Pediatric Specialists
17
Aug 2021
Caring for Young Athletes: The Importance of Pediatric Specialists
Every parent of a young athlete wants their child to participate in the sport they love and be as successful as possible. If that young athlete has an injury, going to specialists who care for professional athletes can seem like a good idea, but care for adolescent athletes isn’t the same as for adults
By: Kelsey Logan, MD, MPH | 0
Safety and Prevention
How to Read A Sunscreen Label
11
Aug 2021
How to Read A Sunscreen Label
There are so many sunscreens on the market! Learn how to read the label and choose the right one for your family with the following tips.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0
Healthy Living
Should I Worry If My Child’s Chest Is Sunken?
27
Jul 2021
Should I Worry If My Child’s Chest Is Sunken?
Have you noticed an indentation or depression in your child’s chest and wondered, Is this normal?Pectus excavatum is the name of the condition where a child’s sternum, or breastbone, pushes inward. It’s also sometimes called sunken chest or funnel chest. The condition is quite common, occurring in 1 in every 300-400 children. We see patients
By: Rebeccah L. Brown, MD, FACS, FAAP | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Tips For Kids Feeling Socially Anxious As We Emerge From The Pandemic
12
Jul 2021
Tips For Kids Feeling Socially Anxious As We Emerge From The Pandemic
During the COVID shut-downs, many people stayed at home to protect ourselves and others, and that isolated us in ways we have never experienced before. Some people are experiencing social re-engagement anxiety as they slowly get back out in public. Here are some tips to help.
By: Stephanie Filigno, PhD | 1
Safety and Prevention
Swimmer’s Ear: Your Questions Answered
08
Jul 2021
Swimmer’s Ear: Your Questions Answered
Swimmer’s ear can occur any time of the year, but often shows up in the summer. Read about the symptoms of swimmer's ear and ways to treat and prevent it.
By: Nick DeBlasio, MD | 0
Rare and Complex Conditions
Caring for a Medically Complex Child: Your Resource Checklist
29
Jun 2021
Caring for a Medically Complex Child: Your Resource Checklist
Kids who have complex medical needs many times have multiple diagnoses, and their care often involves numerous medications, various types of advanced medical equipment, and specialized care from multiple providers. Use this checklist to help you as you learn to care for a child with medically complex needs.
By: Meredith Bohache | 0
Podcast
Kids and Sugar: A Recipe for Success
23
Jun 2021
Kids and Sugar: A Recipe for Success
On this episode of the Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy podcast we discuss the topic of kids and sugar! Learn the difference between natural and added sugars, popular drinks with a lot of added sugars and so much more with Registered Dietitians, Catherine Anthony and Delaney Elam.
By: Podcast Team | 1
Healthy Living
The Young & Healthy Podcast | Episode 1 COVID-19: Finding New Normal
17
Jun 2021
The Young & Healthy Podcast | Episode 1 COVID-19: Finding New Normal
In the first episode of the Cincinnati Children's Young & Healthy podcast, Dr. Josh Schaffzin, Dr. Monica Mitchell, and Dr. Mary Carol Burkhardt discuss the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children and families.
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Hospital Operations
US News Best Children’s Hospitals Ranking: #1 in the Midwest
15
Jun 2021
US News Best Children’s Hospitals Ranking: #1 in the Midwest
Cincinnati Children's is a US News Honor Roll hospital for the 11th year in a row and one of the top five pediatric hospitals in the nation. 
By: Blog Editorial Team | 0
Vaccines
Ask the Expert: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids
04
May 2021
Ask the Expert: The COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids
Children 16 years of age or older are now able to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Within the next couple of weeks, perhaps by early or mid-May, I think that eligibility will drop to 12 years of age and older.
By: Bob Frenck MD | 1
Healthy Living
Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Info Parents Need
13
Apr 2021
Heavy Metals in Baby Food: Info Parents Need
On February 4, 2021, a congressional report provided details of testing that showed concerning levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic in many baby food products.
By: Nicholas Newman, DO | 0
Healthy Living
Stomach Pain In Kids: When To Worry
07
Apr 2021
Stomach Pain In Kids: When To Worry
Stomach aches can be a symptom of something minor or something much more serious. Learn how to tell the difference.
By: Nelson G. Rosen, MD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills
25
Mar 2021
“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills
Life skills are the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to properly care for ourselves and become independent adults. Find tips for how to teach your teen these important skills and become more independent along the way.
By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Menstrual Suppression in Teens
17
Mar 2021
Menstrual Suppression in Teens
Regardless of the reason for choosing it, menstrual suppression can be managed safely and effectively. One of our pediatric gynecologists answers the questions she is asked most often about this topic.
By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
Born with a Heart Defect and Lost to Care
02
Feb 2021
Born with a Heart Defect and Lost to Care
About 550,000 teens and adults are "lost to care": Born with a heart condition and are not being cared for by a doctor trained to treat and manage them.
By: Andrew Redington, MD | 7
Heart Conditions
Born With a Heart Defect: Q&A About The COVID-19 Vaccine 
27
Jan 2021
Born With a Heart Defect: Q&A About The COVID-19 Vaccine 
At last the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine is here. In Ohio, Phase 1b includes vaccinations for those with preexisting medical conditions. What does that mean for people who have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)? Read on for answers to questions we’ve been getting from the adult patients we follow who were born with a congenital heart
By: Craig Alexander, MD | 1
Fetal Conditions
How Will Congenital Heart Disease Affect My Pregnancy?
21
Jan 2021
How Will Congenital Heart Disease Affect My Pregnancy?
If you have adult congenital heart disease, it's important to see a specialist and learn how it might affect your pregnancy.
By: Nicole Brown, MD | 6
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