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Don’t Let COVID-19 Keep You From Your Child’s Doctor Appointment

June 15, 2020 sarah Jonas Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Chronic Conditions, Doctor - patient interaction, neonatal care, Pediatrician, Vaccine and Infectious Disease

Parents have been wondering whether they should keep their child’s health care appointments during the coronavirus crisis. Pediatrician Mona Patel, MD, has a simple answer: Yes. Don’t delay your child’s healthcare.

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Children Frequently Receive Unnecessary Medical Care Regardless of Insurance Type

January 7, 2020 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Antibiotics, Children's Health, Pediatrician, Pediatrics

Children with public insurance are slightly more likely to receive medical services that they don’t need than those with private insurance, a new study finds.

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Teens and Vaping: What Parents Need to Know

November 6, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments CBD, CBD oil, e-cigarette, e-cigs, Nicotine, Pediatrician, THC, Vape, vaping

E-cigarettes — especially flavored vaping products — are becoming more popular among teens.

Vaping can cause serious health issues in teens, including e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI), and impaired brain development. Vaping can also put teens at an increased risk of developing other addictions too.

Parents can talk with their kids about the dangers of vaping in a non-judgmental way. Pediatricians can also help by providing parents and teens with information and resources.