Language is not only a means of communication; it’s part of our cultural identity—a way to connect with our traditions even if we live away from our home countries. But if your child is diagnosed with a communication disorder, will maintaining this connection facilitate or impede his treatment?
McNeil Consumer Healthcare—a unit of Johnson & Johnson—announced a recall of some of the most common over-the-counter drugs used to treat fevers, colds and allergies. The recall involves the pediatric formulations of Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl.
Hispanic children face significant barriers to obtaining mental health services. According to a report by the National Center for Children in Poverty, non-white children and those with significant language barriers are less likely to receive needed mental health services.
National Infant Immunization Week (April 24 - May 1) is a time to raise awareness about the health benefits of childhood immunizations. The point is to make sure every child is up-to-date on his or her vaccines and that all children are fully vaccinated by the age of two.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. Different microbes—mostly bacteria and viruses—can cause meningitis. The symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, neck stiffness and photophobia.
A new federal study shows that the “heel-stick” procedure—a routine screening test for several metabolic and genetic disorders in newborns—is not a good way to test for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, a leading cause of hearing loss in children.
Spring is here and kids will soon head in droves to the parks to play and take advantage of the beautiful weather. But whether our children decide to play a match of soccer or a simple game of “Cops and Robbers”, they run some risks when playing outside; and while exercise and other outdoor activities are highly desirable, they should not be undertaken at the expense of safety.
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