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• Why Childhood Immunizations Are Important

  Worried about vaccination schedules or vaccine safety? Get expert answers on how vaccines work, why they're vital for kids, their safety and practical tips for tracking your child's immunization schedule.

• GLP-1 Medications for Obesity: A Parent's Guide

  Our experts offer a parent's guide to GLP-1 obesity medications for adolescents and teens, which covers FDA-approved options, safety data, side effects, nutrition tips and questions to ask your doctor.

• Does My Child Have Diabetes?

  A diabetes diagnosis can be life-changing, but recognizing the signs early is critical. Our pediatric experts break down the often-subtle symptoms of diabetes in children to ensure your child gets the quick diagnosis and care they need.

• Concussion in Teens

  Every year, millions of teenagers in the US sustain concussions. Learn the signs, symptoms, and treatments for concussions in teens.

• Is Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Safe for Kids?

  Learn the critical safety rules for giving children Acetaminophen (Tylenol). We cover how to dose by weight, the safety of Tylenol during pregancy and any other questions you may have.

• Constipation in Kids: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  Our pediatric experts answer some of the most frequently asked questions about constipation in kids, including causes, symptoms and more.

• Umbilical Cord Care: Everything New Parents Need to Know

  Caring for your baby's umbilical cord stump doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Our experts give tips on cleaning, bathing and what to watch for as it heals.

• Smiley Sophia: A Legacy of Giving That Lives On

  Even while fighting cancer, Sophia chose to give. Learn how one teenager's selfless Make-A-Wish transformed the lives of patients at Lurie Children's Hospital — and continues to do so today.

• Hepatitis B Vaccine for Children: A Parent's Guide

  Our infectious disease expert answers any questions you may have about hepatitis B and why the childhood vaccination matters to keep you and your family safe and healthy.

• From NICU to Kindergarten: Joey's Journey with Down Syndrome

  From complex surgeries to first steps, Joey has overcome incredible odds. Supported by a loving family and dedicated care team, Joey's journey with Down syndrome is a testament to a child's resilience.

• Water Safety Tips for Kids: How to Prevent Drowning

  Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children one to four years of age. Our experts offer water safety tips for the whole family. 

• How Emma Kept Her Girl Scout Promise Through Cancer Treatment

  When cancer threatened to sideline cookie season, 8-year-old Girl Scout Emma brought cookie season to Lurie Children's.

• How Do Vaccines Work in the Body?

  Learn how vaccines train your child's immune system to protect against serious diseases, why they are so vital for both individual and community health and get reassuring answers about their safety and effectiveness.

• Angel’s Story: An Arizona Family’s Journey to Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Care

  When Diana learned her son Angel would be born with spina bifida, she feared the worst. Discover how fetal surgery at Lurie Children's gave her family hope — and changed Angel's life before he was even born.

• A Dermatologist’s Guide to Safe Fun in the Sun

  Dr. Wagner explains the effects of the sun on skin and answers some commonly asked questions about what sunscreens are best to use for infants and children. 

• From PCOS to PMOS: What You Need to Know

  PCOS has been renamed PMOS. Learn what the renaming means, key symptoms to watch for and how early diagnosis protects your child's long-term health.