Pneumococcal vaccine reduces serious superbug infections
Pneumococcal vaccine reduces serious superbug infections

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  • The pneumococcal vaccine is linked with a 62 percent decrease in antibiotic-resistant cases of pneumococcal infections.
  • This vaccine is an important step in preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
  • The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for children under five years old, adults 65 or older, or people with health conditions that put them at a higher risk.
Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does
Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does

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  • Learning more effective and less risky forms of discipline ahead of time can help you avoid spanking.
  • Clearly establishing reasonable expectations and making it fun to be good can help prevent bad behavior.
  • Discipline works best when everybody is calm and thinking clearly: taking some time to calm down can help everybody clear their head.
No Bake Snowballs
No Bake Snowballs

These No Bake Snowballs are healthy and a great treat when you are too busy to do any holiday baking. If you are looking for cookies to leave for Santa, we’ve heard that these are some of his favorites. Ingredients 1 cup granola 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal … Continue reading “No Bake Snowballs”

How to tell if it is strep throat or a sore throat
How to tell if it is strep throat or a sore throat

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  • Most sore throats are part of a viral cold, but strep throat is caused by bacteria.
  • Sore throats caused by strep last longer and aren’t accompanied by other cold symptoms.
  • Most colds can be treated at home, but strep throat will need to be treated by your pediatrician.
Ask the Doctor: What is croup?

Question: What is croup? Answer: We have found that many parents are confused about croup. Croup is a viral illness caused by many of the same viruses that cause the common cold; including parainfluenza viruses, RSV, and adenovirus, among others. Even influenza or “the flu” can cause croup. The key difference is where the infection … Continue reading “Ask the Doctor: What is croup?”

Christmas trees can wreck havoc for allergy sufferers
Christmas trees can wreck havoc for allergy sufferers

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  • Having a live Christmas tree in your house can increase the mold count in your home by 10 times the normal levels.
  • If you experience allergy symptoms after bringing home your Christmas tree, you may want to replace your tree with an artificial one.
  • Before setting up artificial or live trees in the house, take them outside to give them a good spray down with the hose and shake them out.
Study shows that cool kids struggle later
Study shows that cool kids struggle later

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  • Teens in their early adolescence who are hyper-focused on being cool are more likely to have problems with substance abuse, criminal behavior, and managing social relationships.
  • Parents need to help support age-appropriate activities and not worry if their child isn’t popular.
  • In early adolescence, behaviors that once made teens appear cool and mature to their peers actually stunts their social and emotional growth.
Toddlers at the table: making holiday meals less stressful
Toddlers at the table: making holiday meals less stressful

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  • Pack some healthy snacks to help ward off hunger and to distract picky kids.
  • Feel free to relax your vegetable and “clear your plate” rules.
  • Tag teaming with somebody else will help you find some time to enjoy your meal too.
E-cigarette use among Utah teens triples in only two years
E-cigarette use among Utah teens triples in only two years

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  • E-cigarettes simulate smoking by turning a liquid into vapor that is then inhaled.
  • Although e-cigarettes are marketed as a safe-alternative to smoking, there are no long-term studies on their use and many preliminary studies have shown that they can carry a high level of toxins.
  • A lack of regulation has made e-cigarettes easy for teens to get a hold of, putting them at risk for a dangerous and hard to kick nicotine habit.
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Nothing says fall like the smell of pumpkin baking in the oven! These little muffins are perfect for breakfast or an after-school snack. Plus pumpkins are loaded with fiber, vitamin A and E, and iron. Ingredients 2 cups pureed or canned pumpkin 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup oil (canola or vegetable) 1/3 cup unsweetened … Continue reading “Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffin Recipe”

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