If you visited your pre-teen's pediatrician lately, you may have been informed about three vaccines that the CDC recommends for your child: Tdap, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis; Meningococcal Conjugate, which protects against bacterial meningitis and sepsis; and human papillomavirus vaccine, which protects against the most common sexually transmitted infection — HPV.
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When it comes to teaching young athletes about hydration, you have to make it memorable!
And the fact of the matter is, everybody goes to the bathroom, so everybody can check — even kids.
So the easiest way to do this is to ask them "what color is your urine?"
If it looks like apple juice, they may be dehydrated. If it looks like lemonade, they are probably hydrated.
What should be the drink of choice during athletic participation, sports drinks or water?
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Is there room in a child's diet for regular soft drinks on a day in and day out basis?
Should kids get drinks out of the vending machine at school?
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