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Does my kid have COVID-19 or just a cold? A pediatric nurse explains how to tell – and why it matters

Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as COVID-19; respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV; influenza, better known as the flu; and the common cold. These illnesses often begin with symptoms that look very similar, so telling them apart can be tricky – especially when the…

The Conversation · Sep 18

With US measles deaths on the rise, local officials are stepping in where RFK Jr won’t

As the country’s top public health official spends his time in office undermining science, doctors and advocates mount an urgent campaign for childhood vaccines

The Guardian - US · Sep 17

Four in 10 Pediatricians Say Children Skipped Medical Appointments Over Immigration Fears in the Past Year

In an AAP survey, 40% of pediatricians said children missed appointments over immigration fears. What the finding means for families and child health.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

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Flu Deaths Among Autistic Medicaid Enrollees Ran About 10 Times the Expected Rate as Respiratory Season Nears

Flu deaths among autistic Medicaid enrollees ran about 10.5 times the expected rate in a new study. What caregivers should plan for before flu season.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Missouri Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Have Doubled Since 2021, and Some Counties Are Now Near 18 Percent

Missouri nonmedical kindergarten exemptions rose from under 3% to 5.7% statewide, with county rates as high as 18%. What the data mean.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

Three More Juul Vaping Products Clear Federal Review with Less Nicotine Than the Versions Approved Last Year

FDA authorized the Juul2 device and two flavored pods carrying roughly half the nicotine of its 2025 clearance. Pediatricians have objected.

Medical Daily · Sep 9

Pediatricians Widen the RSV High Risk List and More Toddlers Now Qualify for a Second Season Dose

Pediatricians expanded which toddlers qualify for RSV antibody shots this season. Here is the current list and what parents should ask.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

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Recalled Infant Walkers Fit Through Doorways and Do Not Stop at Stairs, and Only 243 Were Sold

Kmaier infant walkers sold on Target.com fail two federal safety requirements designed to prevent stairway falls. Refunds are available.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

Fall vaccine guide: What to know about new flu, COVID, and RSV shots amid federal confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Parents Now Decide on the Hepatitis B Birth Dose and the Evidence Behind That Choice Has Not Changed

Months after federal guidance shifted, hepatitis B birth dose rates keep falling. Here is what the evidence actually shows for parents.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

From “My Child Won’t Listen” to “My Child Is Overloaded”: What Parents May Be Misreading as Bad Behaviour

“Why do I have to tell you the same thing ten times?” If you have ever said this to your child, you are definitely not alone. A child refusing to get ready, melting down over something tiny or suddenly snapping at everyone can feel like a deliberate challenge to your…

MyLifeXP · Aug 31

Infant Walkers Sold Briefly on Target Online Are Recalled for Failing the Federal Stair Fall Standard

Kmaier infant walkers sold on Target.com are recalled for failing to meet federal doorway and stair safety requirements. Refunds are available.

Medical Daily · Aug 29

More Than 210 Medical and Patient Groups Signed One Letter Opposing the Childhood Vaccine Executive Order

More than 210 medical, health, and patient advocacy groups signed an AAP letter opposing the childhood vaccine executive order. Here is what it does.

Medical Daily · Aug 25

When Parents Turn Their Child Into a Project: The Pressure Behind “Good Parenting”

There is a point when “My child loves swimming” quietly becomes “My child must become good at swimming.” Then swimming gets a certificate. The certificate goes into a folder. The folder joins the school achievements. And suddenly, a perfectly ordinary childhood hobby has become another item on the achievement checklist.…

MyLifeXP · Aug 24

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MyLifeXP · Aug 23

Is Rainy-Day Screen Time Making Your Child More Irritable? What Parents Should Know

One rainy afternoon, you hand your child a tablet just to buy yourself 30 peaceful minutes. Totally understandable. Then 30 minutes becomes two hours, bedtime gets pushed back, dinner becomes a negotiation and suddenly your usually cheerful child is snapping over the smallest things. Sound familiar? Rain itself is not…

Medical Daily · Aug 20

Cardiologists Call for an Independent Health Review of Energy Drink Sponsorships Reaching Young Athletes in College Sports

A new cardiology review says youth-facing energy drink sponsorships in college sports warrant independent health review, naming the Big 12 deal.

Medical Daily · Aug 20

Flu and COVID Vaccines Are Expected This Fall with Insurer Coverage Despite a Stalled Federal Advisory Committee

Infectious disease specialists say updated flu and COVID vaccines will be available and covered this fall even though the federal advisory panel has not acted.

Kids Ain't Cheap · Aug 19

Before You Give Your Child Their First Smartphone, Do These 6 Things

Giving a child their first smartphone can solve a practical problem—suddenly they can call after practice, text when plans change, and reach you in an emergency. But it also places apps, messaging, cameras, location sharing, purchases, strangers, and a nearly unlimited internet connection in their pocket. Smartphone access is nearly…

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Medical Daily · Aug 14

Nearly 50,000 U.S. Children Filled a Prescription for a Drug Never Approved to Treat Autism

A new NEJM study found 47,394 children filled leucovorin prescriptions in 2025, with dispensing up 46 percent in the week of a federal press conference.

The Conversation · Aug 12

Executive order on vaccines bypasses an evidence-based process that has kept kids safe

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 10, 2026, calling for the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be given as three separate shots at three separate appointments. The combined MMR vaccine is currently given at 12 to 15 months of age and again between ages 4…

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Pediatricians Urge Flu Shots for Every Child Over 6 Months After a Season That Killed 190 U.S. Children

The AAP recommends flu vaccination for all children 6 months and older, but after a severe season, coverage has stalled below half of U.S. kids.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Trump's 'Soda Bottle' Vaccine Claim Collides With Reality as Erin Burnett Delivers Brutal Fact-Check

Trump says he saw proof of soda-bottle-sized vaccines. Erin Burnett's fact-check exposes the stark gap between his claim, a real vaccine dose, and the scientific evidence.

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Trump’s childhood vaccine order branded ‘dangerous’ by experts — and GOP senator

Trump’s order blasted by American Academy of Pediatrics

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Trump linked MMR vaccines to autism. Ties between the two were just debunked again

The results come at a fraught time for U.S. public health, and in particular for childhood vaccinations, including the MMR. Federal data reveals that MMR vaccination rates have been steadily dropping since before the pandemic and cases of life-threatening measles are at a 35-year high

The Independent UK · Aug 4

The back-to-school mistake that could put your child at risk of injury

Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more

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