If you’ve got kids on your holiday shopping list, there are a few safety tips you should know before heading to the toy store or mall. In 2014, more than 251,000 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. With such an alarming statistic, it’s important to remember that a majority of these injuries [Continue Reading]
Flu Vaccine Myths: Fact vs. Fiction
‘Tis the season… for the flu. Headaches, fever, chills and a sore throat are just a few of the symptoms associated with the flu, and peak season is right around the corner so if you haven’t already gotten your shot, do it soon. Given the number of flu vaccination myths associated with the flu vaccine, [Continue Reading]
How to Manage Chronic Disease During a Hurricane or Tropical Storm
Houston, like many cities on the Gulf Coast, is prone to flooding and vulnerable to tropical weather such as hurricanes. It’s easy to remember the impact of storms like Hurricane Ike in 2008 and Tropical Storm Allison in 2001. Storms such as these are capable of destroying homes, leaving people stranded, and forcing evacuation. Here [Continue Reading]
Infant Immunization – Help your Baby Fight Germs
HOW A BABY’S IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS: Most children are born with an immune system that learns to recognize germs. When a germ enters the body, the immune system creates antibodies that are specific to that particular germ. These antibodies multiply in order to fight off that germ. They then create memory cells so that the [Continue Reading]
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