July is Water Safety Month
An average of 10 people drown each day in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Eighty percent are adults. Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children younger than 5. If your family plans to spend much time in the water …
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Depression During Pregnancy & After Childbirth
Did you know? 20 in 100 women may suffer from depression during or after pregnancy. While depression is a common problem during pregnancy, pregnant women and new moms often do not recognize that they’re facing postpartum depression because the symptoms overlap with many of the …
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Should I Get the Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine While Pregnant?
This is a question that you’re probably asking yourself as you anticipate the arrival of your bundle of joy, whether you call the disease whooping cough or pertussis. Well, the answer is a resounding yes. Yes, you should consider vaccinating yourself to protect your baby …
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4 Skin Cancer Prevention Tips for Pregnant & New Moms
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S.? Pregnancy alters your immune system, which may put you at a higher risk of developing skin cancer if you don’t take precautions. Skin cancer during pregnancy is probably the …
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Meet Our Family Care Physicians
As doctors, our passion is helping people. As people, our passion is helping families. Our family care physicians and professionals at Little Silver Medicine dedicate themselves to making it simple for young parents to take care of their families’ health. That’s why we care for …
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5 Common Flu Shot Myths
Flu season is here. In addition to simple hygiene measures, your best bet for avoiding influenza and possible complications is an annual flu vaccine. To protect you and your family, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 …
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