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If you've been in a pediatrician's office in the fall, you've probably heard the acronym RSV thrown around a lot. It stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and if you're a parent of a baby or young child, it's worth understanding — because this season, there are more tools than ever to protect your little one from it. Let's break it down the way I always do: Who, What, and Why. WHO is at risk? RSV can infect anyone, but it hits two groups the hardest: Babies, especially thos

Good evening, friends. If you feel like you've seen the word "rabies" in your news feed more than usual lately, you're not imagining it. It has been an unusually active few weeks for rabies in our region and beyond, and I want to walk you through what's actually going on, why it matters for your family, and — most importantly — what to do if you or your child ever has a possible exposure. What's actually been happening Let's start with the headlines, because they're wild (pun

If it feels like you've seen an unusual number of food recall headlines lately, you're not imagining it. This summer has brought a run of multistate outbreaks tied to everyday grocery items — iceberg lettuce, jalapeños, cheese, and more — and the case counts have been significant. So, this week on The Pediatric Checkup, let's talk about what's actually been going on, and more importantly, what your family can do about it. This isn't meant to scare you. It's meant to arm you w