What is Bacterial Meningitis?
The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) recently reported a case of bacterial meningitis in a Macomb County resident who works at the Life Time Fitness in Rochester Hills. Approximately 200 children...
View ArticleThe Complete Back-to-School Checklist for Parents
Parents need to be at the top of their game as summer draws to a close. There’s so much to do before the days of packing lunches and helping with homework resume.While it’s not time to get the cameras...
View ArticleWhooping Cough Cases on the Rise in Oakland County
A late January 2017 spike in the number of cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, has prompted the Oakland County Health Division to issue a health advisory.“The State of Michigan is...
View ArticleHow to Pick a Pet for Your Family
Is your family toying with the idea of adopting a furry family member? There’s certainly no shortage of adult animals in need of homes. Shelters and rescue groups throughout southeast Michigan are...
View ArticleParents Are Falling Behind on Teenage Vaccinations
Parenting an infant or toddler means vaccines are usually a routine part of your child’s annual well visits. But what about teenage vaccinations?As your kids get older, especially into the teen years,...
View ArticleProtecting Your Child From the Flu
Devise your battle plan, moms and dads. Flu season is here and it’s particularly bad this year – with cases cropping up all over the country causing 20 pediatric deaths, including one here in...
View ArticleAnti-Vaxers Shut Down Optional Vaccine Education Program
When I was about four, I got the worst case of chickenpox ever. I caught them from the neighbor kid and I spent about a week wearing oven mitts to prevent scratching. The devil blisters of insatiable...
View ArticleMichigan Measles Outbreak and Kids: What Parents Can Do
We’ve been experiencing a Michigan measles outbreak. Our state, along with 20 others, is seeing increased cases of the measles, with 15 annual instances reported as of November 2018. The number of...
View ArticlePet Care While On Vacation
If your family has vacation plans – and a pet or two – you know it’s crucial to find the best care option for your furry friends before setting sail. Read on for options that can help you make the best...
View ArticleShould Parents Be Allowed to Start New Religion to Avoid Vaccines?
Some parents in Vermont might soon be losing their religion – and starting a new one. We’ve all heard it at least a million times now: Vaccines don’t cause autism. Vaccines are safe. But not everyone...
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