The goal should be to take measures to avoid athletic injuries — or at least minimize their severity — and keep kids in the game. nytimes.com/2018/05/14/wel… #SafetyFirst #healthandsafety

Teens and young adults may be at risk for substance abuse - knowledge is power. Drug abuse prevention resources: theteenandyoungadultcarecenter.com/drug-preventio… #Health #Resources

It’s National Immunization Awareness Month! Watch pediatricians from across the country share why they vaccinate in their practices and why they trust vaccines with their own families. #IVax2Protect #VaccinesWork #NIAM18

Measles are highly contagious, and recent disease outbreaks underscore the importance of vaccination, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez DrEdithBrachoSanchez reports in CNN. Only two doses of the measles vaccine are needed to protect against it in 97% of cases. simplemost.com/what-you-need-…

It's not too late to get a flu shot! The flu season is widespread and can continue into the early spring - call the office at 301-564-5880 to schedule. More info: thepediatriccarecenter.com/flu-season-2018 #FluSeason #flushot

In an internet "challenge," teens are putting laundry detergent packets in their mouths. These packets are highly toxic; biting into or ingesting them is dangerous, can cause serious health problems & even death. Please spread the word: healthychildren.org/English/safety…

Negative, Gloomy Teens Can Reframe Their Thoughts For The Better via NPR n.pr/2FC2oXZ #Teens #Health

Safety for Your Child: Birth to 6 Months bit.ly/2D5eBTe #SafetyFirst #parenting

Urgent 2018 flu season updates: thepediatriccarecenter.com/flu-updates-20… #fluseason #flu

Cold weather doesn’t cause colds or flu, but the viruses that do tend to be more common in the winter. Help keep your children healthy by teaching them to wash their hands frequently and sneeze or cough into the bend of an elbow. ow.ly/A0Yh306DkWc

Is your child avoiding school? Tips for concerned parents: bit.ly/2DhrObI via HealthyChildren #parenting #parentingtips

Most young children need help brushing their teeth. Here are 6 quick tips to avoid toothbrush battles. ow.ly/RxOT308zQTW #NCDHM #StandforSmiles

Cold weather safety tips thepediatriccarecenter.com/cold-weather-s… #winter #safety

Younger children are getting better protection from the current flu vaccine than adults, via NPR npr.org/sections/healt… #fluseason #health

From button batteries to detergent packets, common household items can be dangerous to young children, who are mobile and curious. To #preventpoison, follow these tips: ow.ly/uYxw30iG9Az

CPR re-certification training for all our staff members! #CertifiedNursesDay #SafetyFirst #Pediatrics

"What Being a Pediatrician has Taught Me About Building Resilience" by Dr. Dana Kornfeld: theteenandyoungadultcarecenter.com/on-parenting #pediatrician #parenting

"When Your Baby Is Your Roommate" - interesting read. As pediatricians we recognize different points of view on this issue. We understand that what works for some parents may not for others nytimes.com/2018/04/02/wel… #newborns #pediatrics

Helpful car seat information for families: healthychildren.org/English/safety… #safety #SafetyFirst

This week is National Infant Immunization Week #NIIW! Delaying your child's vaccines, or refusing vaccines, leaves your child vulnerable and puts others at risk. Learn more about how vaccines work to protect others: ow.ly/eqoj30ju4uc #Ivax2Protect