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Talking with Your Teen About STDs
It’s often difficult for parents to talk with their teens about sex, but it is a vital conversation to have. Just as important as discussing sex itself is talking about how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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6 Tips for Staying Safe (and Sane!) While Traveling with Kids
Traveling with children can make any trip memorable. But packing up the little ones and whisking them off to new places also can feel extremely daunting. The right preparation and adjustments, though, can help parents stay calm and in control during travel. Whether you’re taking a short road trip, flying across the country or hopping on board a cruise ship, just remember to have fun and be safe.
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10 Ways to Ensure Your Kids Are Ready for the School Year
The start of the school season is upon us! It’s time for parents and caregivers to consider some of the health and wellness issues that arise when kids return to the classroom. By going over a checklist ahead of time, families are more likely to prevent problems rather than having to tackle them later.
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My baby is spitting up: is this normal?
As a pediatric resident I get to see many newborn babies, and I often continue to care for them in our outpatient clinic as they grow. In my experience, spitting up is among the top concerns for mothers within the first few months of their babies’ lives. And why shouldn’t it be? More than half of all infants spit up daily. Well, before I give you some tips to help you manage this at home, I’d love to review some information that we as pediatricians keep in mind when we hear the words “spit up.”
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Dionne Walker, APRN
Dionne Walker is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care (CPNP-PC) in the pediatric neurology department with the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute. She specializes in care for children, adolescents and young adults with chronic or acute neurological conditions. Her expertise includes:
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Melissa Kingston, PA-C
Melissa Kingston is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Neurosurgery specializing in pediatric neurosurgery. Her expertise includes:
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Christopher Herron, DO
Dr. Christopher Herron is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologist with Orlando Health Children's Heart Institute.
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Naomi Alfonso MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS
Naomi Alfonso is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), certified pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP) and pediatric primary care mental health specialist (PMHS) with the Behavioral Health and Development Center at the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute. She provides diagnosis and intervention services for young patients with:
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Steven Simonte, MD
Dr. Steven Simonte is a board-certified physician with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Infectious Diseases and Immunology. He has more than 20 years of experience treating disorders of the immune system, and his specialties include:
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Antonio Vazquez-Diaz, MD
Dr. Antonio Vazquez-Diaz is a board-certified neurologist with the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute, specializing in pediatric neurology and pediatric epilepsy. His expertise includes:
