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Though it isn't in the news as much as it was in the beginning, the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. To help continue to fight the spread of the disease, COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children as young as

On December 8, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the updated (Bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine to include children 6 months and older. The American Academy of Family Physicians has endorsed the approval. The Academy believes it will help prevent COVID-19

Misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines is prevalent, and it can be difficult to know what's true and what's not. Here, family physicians bust the most common COVID-19 vaccine myths. Myth 1: You can delay routine vaccinations. Routine childhood and adult

Most bug bites are harmless, but they do cause discomfort. In rare cases, certain bug bites can be deadly.

Learn how to teach your child healthy habits to prevent weight problems or to help your child lose weight.

Tubal sterilization (tubal ligation) is a surgical method of birth control for women.

Trans fats are a type of fatty acid found in the foods we eat. Trans fats are bad types of…

If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections to protect you and your baby.

About 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Talking with your doctor about your mental health…

Weight loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body…

Any sexual activity involving a child is sexual abuse and has long-term effects. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse…

Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things…

Underage drinking can occur in any family. It’s important to talk to your child frequently, and at a young age,…