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		<title>Getting Your Family Through the 2024 Flu Season</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Kondis]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year &#8211; flu season. We are seeing many cases of Influenza at St. Louis Children&#8217;s Hospital. But hopefully, your child will not be one of them. Here is some information about influenza to help you keep your child healthy this flu season. What is Influenza? Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/general-health-wellness/getting-family-through-2024-flu-season/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Is My Child Old Enough to Take Cold Medicine?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Kondis]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are deep into cold and flu season, and parents often ask us when they can give their children cough and cold medicine. Unfortunately, OTC cough and cold medications are not recommended for children under four. Not only has it not been shown to be effective in very young children, but it can also have&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/general-health-wellness/is-child-old-enough-to-take-cold-medicine/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Common Wrestling Skin Infections in Teen Athletes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Terra Blatnik, MD]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is high school wrestling season. As a sports medicine doctor, we often get the job of doing “skin checks” for wrestling meets along with the athletic trainer. This means checking the skin all over for any signs of infection or fungus that can transmit easily to other wrestlers and equipment. It is an important&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-age-group/teens/common-wrestling-skin-infections/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Wishes for the New Year</title>
		<link>https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/parenting/wishes-for-new-year/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hospitalist Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 22:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we reach the end of this year, hear a few wishes for the new year from the St. Louis Children&#8217;s Hospital team.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Making a Plan for Your Newborn&#8217;s Visitors</title>
		<link>https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/parenting/making-plan-newborns-visitors/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mini Tandon]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having a baby is a very exciting time, not only for you but for your friends and family as well. Sometimes, the number of people who want to meet your new child can be overwhelming. Because of this, it&#8217;s important to have a plan for setting boundaries around your newborn&#8217;s visitors. Newborns bring so much&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/parenting/making-plan-newborns-visitors/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sick on Christmas? Tips for You &#038; Your Teen</title>
		<link>https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/general-health-wellness/sick-on-christmas-tips-for-you-your-teen/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hospitalist Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most holiday gatherings mean loved ones sitting elbow-to-elbow, eating and drinking together. It doesn&#8217;t help that winter holidays fall within prime flu season when it can already be difficult to avoid getting sick. So, of course, people get sick more during the holiday season. This makes this time of year a busy time for hospitals&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/general-health-wellness/sick-on-christmas-tips-for-you-your-teen/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Creating Holiday Memories While Staying Sane</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Hospitalist Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some of our strongest childhood memories are formed during the holiday season! Although this time of year is known for being magical, it can also be a source of stress for parents trying to juggle busy calendars full of events and balance time with family. This week, some of the Mom Docs you see all&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/parenting/creating-holiday-memories-while-staying-sane/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>When is Snoring in Children a Concern?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maithilee Menezes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sometimes parents ask us about their child&#8217;s snoring, especially if it is loud or ongoing. Snoring in children is very common. It can worsen if your child has a cough or cold but also may be present most or all of the time. This is generally when parents get concerned. Snoring in children can lie&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/general-health-wellness/when-snoring-in-children-a-concern/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pregnancy Advice for the Holiday Season</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Vetter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations, you’re pregnant – and you get to celebrate over the holiday season! The holidays can be exciting and stressful, even without pregnancy added to the mix. Whether you are announcing a new pregnancy this season or welcoming your new addition soon, here are some tips on having a happy and safe holiday season while&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/parenting/pregnancy-advice-holiday-season/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A Parent&#8217;s Guide to Croup Symptoms &#038; Treatment</title>
		<link>https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/general-health-wellness/parents-guide-croup-symptoms-treatment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Croup is a common disease caused by an infection in the upper airway. Children with croup often have coughs that are high in pitch or barklike. Sometimes parents describe the noise as similar to a seal or dog bark. They may also have noisy breathing, specifically on the inhale. Inflammation in the larynx, trachea, and&#8230; <a href="https://childrensmd.org/browse-by-topic/general-health-wellness/parents-guide-croup-symptoms-treatment/">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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