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Recently, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made new recommendations about the Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. The HPV vaccine, protects against the The Human Papilloma Vir...

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Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months of age and older should get vaccinated again...

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New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advise parents to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until they reach the age two or they maximum height and weight specifications...

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It is important that parents bring children in for the two-and-a-half-year (30-month) appointment to ensure their health and happiness, as well as address any parental concerns. During the visit...

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Today, 12.5 million children are overweight in the United States. Overweight children are at greater risk for serious health problems. The pediatricians at PennCare for Kids believe in the import...

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The staff at PennCare for Kids knows that hand washing is one of the easiest ways to prevent spreading germs. Parents by example and can demonstrate proper hand washing techniques for kids. STEP...

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Influenza (flu) and other serious respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) are spread by cough, sneezing, or uncl...

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Has your child received a back-to-school physical and required vaccinations? It's recommended that children receive an annual flu shot or nasal spray vaccine. Students junior-high age and older s...

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Check out your school’s website to check what vaccinations your child may need before the start of the new school year or prior to the first fall sport/activity practice. Most fall sports progr...

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