Simple tips for planning a successful spring break
Common vacation pitfalls that lead to stress can be prevented by following a few simple tips before and during the trip, allowing your family to
February 25, 2020
Tag: Vaccine
Why does my child’s asthma get worse in the winter?
This winter, keep your child healthy and safe from asthma flare-ups by knowing more about what triggers their asthma.
January 20, 2020
Pertussis: What is it? How can I prevent my child or teen from getting it?
Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory system caused by bacteria. It mainly affects babies younger than 6 months old who aren’t yet protected by
January 8, 2020
Influenza sees record highs at Children’s Minnesota
Experts now consider the flu to be widespread in the US and Minnesota and it appears to be hitting kids harder. Children’s saw 325 lab-confirmed
January 8, 2020
Patsy Stinchfield, PNP, honored with Nancy Ford Springer Health Achievement Award for vaccination advocacy work
Congratulations to Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Patsy Stinchfield on being selected by the National Meningitis Association (NMA) Board of Directors as this year’s recipient of NMA’s
November 6, 2019
Tips from the expert: Dr. Gigi Chawla offers advice about managing your baby’s health
In Minnesota Monthly’s newest publication, the Baby Guide, Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, answered the burning questions on parents’ minds
October 23, 2019
Children’s Comfort Promise: Reducing pain in five steps
Children’s partnered with parents and caregivers to implement the Comfort Promise, which means we will do everything possible to help prevent and treat pain. While
October 15, 2019
Six myths about the HPV vaccine debunked
Dr. Lisa Irvin explains the importance of the HPV vaccine for cancer prevention and breaks down six commonly held misconceptions.
October 8, 2019
Flu shots: The who, what, when, where and why parents need to know
Between school, sports and activities, homework, and more, fall is a busy time for families. Although there’s a lot on parents’ minds, influenza vaccinations, or
September 27, 2019
