Archive for Albert McKeon
Cavities are no trick: How to balance Halloween candy with healthy teeth
Believe it or not, dentists don’t dislike Halloween. They don’t secretly wish for kids to not eat candy. What dentists do want is for children to avoid certain ultra-sugary sweets and to practice moderation when munching through the contents of their trick-or-treat bags. “It’s important for kids to have fun,” says Matthew Harper, DDS, an associate ... Read More about Cavities are no trick: How to balance Halloween candy with healthy teeth
Parents can help end bullying by always being open to conversation
You just saw your teen get pushed at the bus stop. Or maybe you suspect that bullying is behind your young child’s sudden reluctance to go to school or an extracurricular activity. What you should do next isn’t always an easy decision. No two cases of bullying are ever alike, and there are usually nuances ... Read More about Parents can help end bullying by always being open to conversation
Two for one: It’s safe to get COVID and flu vaccines at the same time
Your child can greatly reduce the risk of serious illness by receiving COVID and flu vaccines in one sitting — all they have to do is roll up both sleeves. Now, getting a shot in each arm might give your child pause, but two infectious disease specialists at Boston Children’s Hospital say that a double inoculation ... Read More about Two for one: It’s safe to get COVID and flu vaccines at the same time
Covid variants 101: What parents should know
First came Alpha, then Beta. It’s all about Delta right now, but Mu is already making headlines. You almost can’t keep track of COVID-19 variants without a scorecard. And as a parent striving to protect your family, this seemingly endless parade of variants may have you concerned about what’s next. We asked three infectious disease ... Read More about Covid variants 101: What parents should know