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How to Protect Your Family From West Nile Virus and EEE

Published: 08/10/2012 by Deirdre Wilson and Amy McCarthy in Health & Wellness

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Massachusetts public health officials are on the lookout for mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) this summer.

Don't Take a Chance – Get a Flu Shot!

Published: 12/21/2012 in Child Care

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This year's flu season is a bad one. Public health officials are urging everyone eligible to get vaccinated. Here's a look at some of the common myths circulating about the flu vaccine. Don't wait – get vaccinated!.

Survey Finds Football-Playing Dads Not as Worried About Their Kids Getting Concussions

Published: 10/12/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Health & Wellness

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In spite of increased public awareness of the dangers of concussions in young athletes, a new survey finds that dads who played football and suffered a concussion when they were younger want their young kids to play tackle football.

Boston Schools Superintendent Receives Top Honor

Published: 10/19/2012 in Education

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Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol Johnson has received the top honor for urban education leadership.

Teen Diabetes Rates Are Way Up

Published: 08/26/2012 by Christina Elston in Child Development

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Diabetes and prediabetes have more than doubled among U.S. teens. Health experts urge parents to focus more on teens’ eating and exercise habits.

Protect Your Child's Smile

Published: 02/08/2013 by Christina Elston in Health & Wellness

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Follow these strategies to help protect and care for your child's teeth.

Babies at the Dentist!

Published: 02/08/2013 by Deirdre Wilson in Health & Wellness

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Today's dentists want to start seeing children for the first time before they hit age 1. Oral health is crucial to overall physical health, and finding a good "dental home" for your child and family is just as important as finding a doctor.

Let Ice Skating Take You for a Glide!

Published: 01/11/2013 in Family Entertainment

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If ice skating is on your family's winter agenda, these safety and how-to tips will get you started.

A Diabetes Diet for All of Us

Published: 04/19/2012 by Christina Elston in Eating & Nutrition

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Childhood obesity remains one of the nation's top health problems and diabetes is on the rise. The experts at the Mayo Clinic offer up this new plan to trim our waistlines and improve our health.

Kids, Asthma and School: Tips for Helping Them Breathe a Little Easier

Published: 08/15/2012 by Huy Nguyen, M.D in Education

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If your child has asthma, the school environment can often exacerbate his or her condition. Here, from the Boston Public Health Commission, are some great tips to help your child breathe a little easier this school year.