Latest Kid's Health Shows
Utah Has the Lowest Vaccination Rate of This Cancer-Reducing Vaccine
Feb 19, 2015If you knew a simple vaccine could protect your children from cancer, would you give it to them? The HPV vaccine does just that, but many Utahns miss opportunities to vaccinate their children. Why? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones and Dr. Deanna Kepka discusses the many benefits of the HPV vaccine, as well a ... Read More
Does Your Child Have Pigeon Feet? When It's Normal – And When It's Not
Feb 16, 2015Many children have intoeing – also known as pigeon toes or duck feet – when they start growing. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why it's so common and when you should expect your child to grow out of it. However, if your child reaches a certain age and still has turned-in feet, you may w ... Read More
My Child’s Feet Always Hurt – What’s Going On?
Feb 9, 2015Is your child constantly complaining that their feet hurt? Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the signs and symptoms of flat feet in younger kids and teenagers. She talks about how to treat this condition and the one thing doctors used to recommend but don’t anymore. ... Read More
Father Tells Story of Son’s Scalding Burn Injury to Prevent It From Happening to Your Child
Feb 4, 2015There’s nothing more devastating than seeing your child suffer a painful, life-changing scalding burn injury. And for most parents, they think it will never happen to their child. That’s what Taylor Vowles thought. Hear his story about the day his son got second-degree scald burns over 8% of his ... Read More
What to Do if Your Child Gets Scalded
Feb 4, 2015Scalds are the most common burn injury for children under five, they are painful and can be life changing. Unfortunately, it’s easier then you think for a child to suffer severe burns from hot drinks, bathwater, and microwave foods. Prevention is always the best first step, but if your child did g ... Read More
Dealing With Head Lice in Your Home
Feb 3, 2015It’s a myth that getting head lice is a result of poor hygiene. Dr. Kyle Bradford Jones is here to tell you that it can happen to anyone – even the families of physicians. He talks about the best ways to treat the family’s scalps and disinfect your house from these disturbing pests. ... Read More
The Case for Bringing P.E. Back to Schools
Feb 2, 2015Academic pressures have led to a nationwide trend to cut back on physical education and recess in public schools. Timothy Brusseau, Ph.D., assistant professor in exercise and sport science at the University of Utah talks about how this impacts kids, and how it will impact them as adults. He describe ... Read More