Does Your Child Really Need Vitamins?
Does Your Child Really Need Vitamins?

You want your child to be as healthy as possible. You make sure your child gets enough rest, has a proper diet, and, of course, takes that vitamin every morning with breakfast. But does your child really need a vitamin? According to a new study probably not. If your children are already eating a healthy … Continue reading “Does Your Child Really Need Vitamins?”

Your Child’s Vision
Your Child’s Vision

You make sure your child sees the doctor and the dentist on a regular basis, but what about the eye doctor? Eye health is also a vital part of your child’s well being. Here’s some information that will help you keep your child’s eyes healthy. Children should have their eyes tested periodically before the age … Continue reading “Your Child’s Vision”

Couch Potatoes Have Trouble Eating Healthy Later
Couch Potatoes Have Trouble Eating Healthy Later

A new study has found teenagers who watch more TV also tend to eat more junk food—and these poor diet choices follow them into adulthood. Researchers tracked 2,000 high school students over a period of at least five years. The researchers found that those who watched more than five hours of TV every day were … Continue reading “Couch Potatoes Have Trouble Eating Healthy Later”

The Payson Office Has Moved to a New Building

To better serve our patients, the Utah Valley Pediatrics Payson Office moved to a new building on January 26th. The new building offers separate well and sick waiting rooms and is a brand new facility. We have also extended our regular office hours until 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Utah Valley Pediatrics Payson Office Mountain … Continue reading “The Payson Office Has Moved to a New Building”

Playing it Safe: How to Avoid Injuries
Playing it Safe: How to Avoid Injuries

Spring is just about here, and with spring comes a lot of playing around in the great outdoors. Whether your child plays team sports or just enjoys the spring weather on a bike, skateboard or skates, you can help your child avoid injury from physical activity by following a few safety tips. Encourage use of … Continue reading “Playing it Safe: How to Avoid Injuries”

Food Safety at Home
Food Safety at Home

When you eat at a restaurant, you want to know that the restaurant kitchen has an “A” rating from the health inspector. But what about your kitchen? If the health inspector came for a visit, what would you get? Food safety is just as important at home. Luckily, it’s not too difficult. Just follow a … Continue reading “Food Safety at Home”

Federal Court Finds That Vaccines Did Not Cause Autism

Vaccinations are useful preventative measures against deadly childhood illnesses. However, some groups have claimed that vaccinations cause autism. Parents may feel caught between doctors’ recommendations to vaccinate and these claims. In February of this year, a special federal court sided with the doctors. The court heard three suits for compensation filed by parents who claimed … Continue reading “Federal Court Finds That Vaccines Did Not Cause Autism”

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