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Bee Well In The News
In addition to our efforts at educating the public directly about pediatric health issues, we also keep you posted on the most important medical news regarding the health care of your child.
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March 2018
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
August 2017
Heat Stress Issues For The Marching Band
July 2017
Sun Smart: Safety Tips for Parents and Kids
June 2017
May 2017
Spring has sprung! And so has another allergy season.
August 2015
Food Buyer’s Guide to Health and Wellness
June 2015
Say Buzz Off to Mosquitos This Summer
July 2014
Fireworks Safety for the 4th of July
April 2014
March 2014
Heads Up: Advice on Preventing Concussions from the CDC
February 2014
Medical Ear Piercing Now Available!
Dog’s Body Language: What is It Telling You?
Love Your Puppy Well: Part 1 – How to Approach an Unfamiliar Dog
January 2014
Top Ten Tips for Breastfeeding Success
Nursing in Public: Know Your Rights!
Pacifiers: How and When to Break the Habit
“I’m fine! I don’t need to go to the doctor!”
December 2013
Top Ten Tips for Traveling with Children
November 2013
Food Allergies in Lake Travis Schools: Is your child prepared?
October 2013
Useful Links
Here are some doctor-recommended links to more information on general health issues, immunizations, and much more.
Here are some doctor-recommended links to more information on general health issues, immunizations, and much more.ADHD/ADD/Tic disorders
www.chadd.org ADD/ADHD resources for patients and families including local chapters
www.tsa-usa.org Tourette’s Syndrome Association
Breastfeeding
kellymom.com Breastfeeding information, resources, support by a certified lactation consultant
texaslll.org/group/central-texas La Leche League of central Texas. Meetings, support, and education including phone or home visits
toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT Use this to see if your medication is compatible with breastfeeding through the free searchable National Institute of Health Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed).
Autism
Carseats
www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/public_information/carseat.htm
Texas-specific carseat information
www.dshs.state.tx.us/saferiders/default.shtm Child Passenger Safety information including how to have your carseat checked for appropriate installation and use by a CPS technician
General Safety
poisonhelp.hrsa.gov Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
www.consumerreports.org for guidance when purchasing items
cs.cpsc.gov Search for recalled items
www.safebeginnings.com Resources for childproofing
www.childsafetystore.com Resources for childproofing
www.aans.org Updated concussion guidelines and patient information from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
www.nhtsa.gov/Bicycles Safety practices and statistics
Development & General Child Health
healthychildren.org AAP resources for child health and development ages 0-18
www.bedwettingstore.com for bedwetting alarms and incontinence resources
www.girlshealth.gov Girls 10-16 and their parents
Healthy Changes
myplate.gov healthy food plans and portion sizes
www.myfitnesspal.com Free online resources for calorie and nutrition tracking
www.livestrong.com/nutrition-for-kids healthy diet and activity resources for children and families
Vaccines
vaccinateyourbaby.org information about vaccine science, myths, fears, facts
www.immunize.org including information and pictures of vaccine-preventable diseases
www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns common questions and concerns
The Problem with Dr. Bob’s Alternative Vaccine Schedule
Traveling With Children
www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/traveling-children TSA screening process for infants, children, and special needs passengers
wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/children Traveler’s Health. If you let us know where you are going on vacation, we can provide you with resources for travel clinics, special immunizations or malaria prevention if necessary.
flyingwithchildren.blogspot.com Flight attendant and mother gives pro family travel tips
www.travelwithyourkids.com family travel tips
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