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Mapping Kids' Eyes to Combat Global Myopia Crisis
34+ min ago (526+ words) An international study co-led by The University of Western Australia has created the equivalent of infant growth curve charts for children's eyes to help clinicians identify the warning signs of myopia. Myopia, or short-sightedness, is increasingly common in children and…...
Charting children's eyes to head off global myopia epidemic
34+ min ago (567+ words) Shaping the next generation of global leaders. An international study co-led by The University of Western Australia has created the equivalent of infant growth curve charts for children’s eyes to help clinicians identify the warning signs of myopia. Myopia, or…...
Don’t give children under five adult medicines, paediatricians tell parents
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (839+ words) Citing their immature livers, kidneys and smaller body size, paediatricians have urged parents to stop giving children, especially those under five, adult medicines, warning that the practice could lead to severe organ damage. The child health experts also warned against…...
Pike Co. Health Dept. Immunization Hours for K, 6th Grade and Senior Students
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (98+ words) The Pike County Health Department will be open Tuesday and Thursday for walk-in immunizations for upcoming Kindergarten, 6th grade and Senior students. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Wednesday and after 3:45 p.m. are by appointment only. All scheduled appointments will be seen at appointment time…...
New Mexico health officials encourage parents to update student vaccinations
12+ hour, 35+ min ago (23+ words) Yahoo News Canada New Mexico health officials encourage parents to update student vaccinations...
Madison County offering free back-to-school vaccines for kids
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (35+ words) WAAY 31 News The Madison County Health Department is reminding families to prepare for the school year by getting required vaccinations. Watch WAAY 31 News...
Event: Learn about the life-saving UC Health Milk Bank
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (302+ words) UCnet Event: Learn about the life-saving UC Health Milk Bank In honor of National Breastfeeding Month and Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, UCSF Family Services and the UC Health Milk Bank are hosting a webinar that celebrates milk as medicine and…...
Fargo Cass Public Health hosting back-to-school immunization clinics throughout August
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (180+ words) FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) — Fargo Cass Public Health is hosting four back-to-school immunization clinics throughout August to help families get children up to date on required vaccines before the school year begins. All clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to…...
Protect children during back-to-school season by scheduling routine vaccines
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (890+ words) LITTLE ROCK — As kids prepare to return to school, parents should talk to their children’s doctors about routine vaccinations, which can help keep children healthy and safe throughout the school year. “Back-to-school preparation is about more than buying supplies,” said…...
NCH names director for heart transplant program
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (119+ words) Gulfshore Business Rafael Garcia-Cortes Naples Comprehensive Health Naples Comprehensive Health hired advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist Dr Rafael Garcia-Cortes as medical director of its planned Heart Transplant Program at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute Garcia-Cortes joins from Ascension St…...