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The first day of a new job is always a mixture of emotions. For Kara Westra, things felt like they had become full circle. That's because she was once a patient on the liver transplant floor, and now she is a nurse treating the same types of patients.

With the decreasing number of COVID-19 cases and the increasing vaccination rates, it may feel like the pandemic is headed in the right direction. However, people who are immunocompromised may feel stuck because the COVID-19 vaccine was not studied in this group. Learn why and what's next for this patient population.

The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is now here! After waiting five weeks for the vaccine to be the most effective, an infectious diseases doctor explains what parents can feel comfortable doing.

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 following these safety tips, parents can help prevent Halloween-related exposures and injuries, and be prepared in case of an emergency.

Walking pneumonia isn't typically as severe as typical pneumonia, but it needs treatment. Learn more about the symptoms and when your child should see a doctor.

Learn more about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and get answers to the six most commonly asked questions by parents, including when to contact your child's doctor.

After seeing the sheer terror in her daughter's eyes, Kate realized that her daughter wasn't resisting a shot to be difficult. She was absolutely terrified of the pain it might cause. Read to learn how a psychologist helped her daughter overcome a needle phobia.

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

Teach your child how to stay safe around school buses this school year.

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.

Waterproof casts offer all the benefits of traditional casting plus several other benefits. Learn about the benefits and how to take care of them properly.