Nov 29, 2021 WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Kraft Heinz Co. announced that it is recalling certain lots of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea, and Kool-Aid powdered drinks because they may contain small pieces of metal or glass. The company also...
At long last, it's the kids' turn. It's time for eligible children to get the COVID vaccine, get protected and protect the health of their families and friends. COVID-19 virus is still spreading. That's why getting the vaccine is the best thing to do for...
Joanna Storey, M.D. For the doctors and staff of Children’s Medical Group, August is usually a time to finish up back-to-school shots and sports physicals and to plan for upcoming events like our fall flu vaccination effort. Unfortunately, the emergence of the...
Darren T. Scoggin, MDChildren’s Medical GroupJackson, MS One of the frequent questions pediatricians are asked in summer time is, “How much water should we be drinking?” This is a difficult question to answer because it is not a one-size-fits- all approach. There are...
Updated Aug. 6, 2021Print On July 27, 2021, CDC released updated guidance on the need for urgently increasing COVID-19 vaccination coverage and a recommendation for everyone in areas of substantial or high transmission to wear a mask in public...
By Joanna Storey, MD More and more in my pediatric practice, I hear from parents who are concerned about news reports of a national epidemic of youth vaping and e-cigarette use. Indeed, studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association...
Warmer weather means more chances for kids to get outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather also means preventing insect bites. Biting insects such as mosquitoes and biting flies can make children miserable. More worrisome...
by Dr. Joanna Storey Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common pediatric virus that can cause serious respiratory illnesses in babies and children. Older kids and adults can get a bad cold from RSV, but in our smaller patients, RSV can infect the lungs,...
Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday that the company is recalling five of its aerosol sunscreen products due to the discovery of trace amounts of benzene, a carcinogen, in some samples. The company said consumers should stop using the affected cannisters,...
written by Amy B. Shepherd, M.D. With summer break upon us, most are happy to swap hours in the classroom with relaxing days at the pool or beach. Unfortunately, this increased time spent in the water can lead to swimmer’s ear. This condition is...
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