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NOISE POLLUTION AND CHILDREN
INTRODUCTION Noise is a sound that is unpleasant and loud. Noise pollution is when the noise levels are aggravating or harmful. Noise pollution is a health hazard that should be talked about more often. Our world is getting more and more noisy. Loud sounds are coming from inside (e.g., vacuum cleaners, white noise machines, music,…
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YET ANOTHER MEASLES OUTBREAK….
INTRODUCTION The number of Measles cases in the United States (U.S.) has increased, with 58 cases found in multiple states as of March 14th, 2024, as reported by the CDC. Travelers who are infected with the virus are the primary cause of the outbreak, and unvaccinated individuals further spread the disease within the U.S. Measles…
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SCOLIOSIS IN CHILDREN.
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Scoliosis occurs when the spine is curved abnormally towards the left or right, usually greater than 10 degrees, and twisted or rotated. This abnormal curvature can worsen during a growth spurt in children. There are many causes of scoliosis, which can be broadly divided into two groups: . Idiopathic…
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HOW TO NAVIGATE THE NEWBORN VISIT
Congratulations on your newborn!! After months of expectation, your bundle of joy is here at last! What next? Your baby’s doctor ( Pediatrician) is also very excited to meet you and get introduced to this new addition to your family. The newborn visit is not as nerve-wracking as some parents, especially new parents, may think.…
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SEASONAL ALLERGIES
KIDS AND ALLERGIES Spring time is here!! Yay !! As wonderful as this season is, depending on who you ask, people have this love, not so in-love relationship with this season. I love spring. However, if your child suffers from seasonal allergies it can be a miserable time with distressing symptoms like congestion , runny…
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