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Focus flu shot vaccine discussions on parents who waffle
Discussing vaccination against influenza can go a few different ways. For parents who are either unconcerned with the influenza immunization or who had children who received it in previous seasons but still got influenza, a targeted, evidence-based patient education supported by the influenza immunization and hospitalization data could turn the tide.
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Close gaps in chronic asthma care with telehealth
For children with chronic conditions like asthma in rural, underserved communities, school-based telehealth can help close the gap.
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Does fast food increase risk of depression in teens?
Fast food is a common element of many teenagers’ diets. This ubiquitous nature has frustrated pediatric providers fighting the tide of pediatric obesity, but a recent small study from University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers indicates that another negative consequence could be an increased risk of depression.

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The long-lasting effects of antibiotics on preterm infants
Using antibiotics for extended periods in preterm infants can have long-term damaging effects to their gut microbiota, according to a study.

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