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Ask SciMoms: When should I get the COVID boosters for kids?
The short answer: kids should get their booster as soon as they are eligible to receive one. On May 17, 2022, the FDA expanded authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine to include a COVID booster for all 5-11-year-olds. On May 19, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is expected to recommend a booster shot for … Continue reading Ask SciMoms: When should I get the COVID boosters for kids?
Kids, concussions, and head injuries: sports safety for kids
What are the risks of head injuries and concussions in kids? What sports have the highest risks of injuries? What can parents do to decrease the risks of injuries in kids?
Ask SciMoms: At what age is it safe to use deodorants?
This post explores deodorant safety and the age at which children can use deodorants.
Vitamin K shot at birth
The vitamin K shot is given at birth to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding or VKDB. This post explores the safety of the shot, its importance, and the risk of alternatives