Health and Safety Tips
Published on December 28, 2021
Adolescent and young adult medicine experts share tips for minimizing digital stress, regulating social media use and keeping confidence high. Read More
Published on November 26, 2021
Feeding therapists explain when babies can start eating solid foods, and how parents can help them with the transition to baby-led weaning. Read More
Published on November 8, 2021
Nuestra guía para comprar, usar y cuidar las mascarillas para protegerse contra el coronavirus y la COVID-19. Read More
Published on November 8, 2021
Advice for families about keeping unvaccinated kids safe from COVID-19 variants. Read More
Published on October 6, 2021
It is important to discuss community violence and civil unrest with the children in your lives when these topics dominate the news cycle and social media feeds. David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital... Read More
Published on October 4, 2021
As Halloween approaches, families are looking for ways to celebrate while maintaining safety during the pandemic. Many traditions like wearing costumes and carving pumpkins can be done—as long as you follow precautions such as masking and physical distancing. Read More
Published on September 29, 2021
E-cigarettes are like cigarettes for a new generation. The devices produce an aerosol by heating a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavoring and other chemicals. Users inhale these synthetics into their lungs every time they puff. Read More
Published on September 7, 2021
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially fatal complication of diabetes caused by a high level of acid in the blood. Find out what DKA is, and why it’s so dangerous. Read More
Published on August 12, 2021
The pandemic has produced a surge in emergency room visits at CHLA due to the accidental consumption of toxic substances. Our injury prevention expert tells parents what safeguards to put in place. Read More
Published on August 10, 2021
Athletes, and their coaches and doctors, must prioritize mental as well as physical health. Read More
Published on August 10, 2021
Even if you walk with your children regularly, they still need to be taught pedestrian safety. An injury prevention expert at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers tips to keep kids of all ages, from babies to teens, safe this school year. Read More
Published on July 8, 2021
When the mercury rises, so does the risk of heatstroke for pregnant women and newborns. Here’s how to keep yourself—and your new baby—cool and comfortable, even on the hottest summer days. Read More
Published on June 15, 2021
What should you do if your child gets a heat-related illness? And how can you prevent it in the first place? Check out these lifesaving tips to keep your child safe and cool when the weather heats up. Read More
Published on June 15, 2021
Did you install an above-ground pool this summer? Are you taking extra trips to the beach during COVID-19? An injury prevention expert at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shares the best ways to keep your child water-safe. Read More
Published on May 25, 2021
Children ages 12 and up are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Get the facts from a CHLA epidemiologist. Read More
Published on May 18, 2021
To help you make the most of your well-child visit, a Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Care Network pediatrician shares eight questions to ask your doctor. Read More
Published on May 3, 2021
Kids who have had coronavirus should see a pediatrician before resuming activities and watch for symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pains. Read More
Published on April 19, 2021
Parents are often told that if their child ‘W’ sits, it will cause problems with their hips. ‘W’ sitting is not harmful, a new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles reports. Read More