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Boy getting a shot.
Doctors urge flu shots for kids

Local pediatricians are urging parents to take kids for a flu shot - and to get one themselves. The good news is that this year's vaccine is identical to last year's. So if your kids got one last year, they may only need one dose.

Read more and find other tips for keeping the flu away from your family in the BocaParent blog.

Kid back pain? Lighten the load
Backpack of school supplies.
A local doctor said she sees it all the time – kids with back, neck and shoulder pain. An overloaded backpack can affect kids’ posture, which can lead to worse problems in adulthood. The pain can hurt their sports performance. They may be too sore to exercise, which can lead to weight gain. Read more and what to do about it ...
Boy sleeping in school.
Sleep deprived

Believe it or not, adolescents are among the biggest age group of patients at West Boca Medical Center's sleep labs. When does a bad night's sleep become a medical issue? Learn more ...
Girl getting cast removed.

Broken Bones 101


So, your kid has a broken arm. Maybe. You’re not quite sure. It seems to hurt a lot, but you can’t really tell if it’s swollen. What do you do? And where do you go for help?

Emergency room? Pediatrician? Orthopedist? Read on for advice from local experts ...
In 3-Minute Guru

Dr. Chad Rudnick, a pediatricDr. Chad Rudnick. resident at Miami Children's Hospital, offers information on these topics in 3-Minute Guru:

How to cope with infant reflux

What to know about RSV

Keep list of kids' meds handy

How to accurately measure fever
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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:00 PST

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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:00 PST