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Winter Safety Tips: Keeping Kids and Teens Safe in Minnesota During Cold Weather

Winter in Minnesota means snow and ice, but also lots of fun outside. However, with that fun comes safety concerns, especially for children and teens. At Child & Teen Medical Center, we want your family to enjoy the season, while making sure they stay safe. Here are some…

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Managing Asthma in Minnesota’s Winter: Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe

Winter in Minnesota brings beautiful snow-covered landscapes and chilly temperatures, but for children and teens with asthma, the cold air can become more than just uncomfortable—it can trigger serious asthma symptoms. At Child & Teen Medical Center, we care about your family’s health and want to help you…

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Choking Hazards and Poison Prevention for Toddlers: Essential Safety Tips

Accidental injuries, including choking and poisoning, are among the leading causes of emergency room visits for toddlers. Toddlers are naturally curious and tend to explore their surroundings by putting objects in their mouths, making it crucial for parents and caregivers to be proactive about safety. Here's a comprehensive…

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Car Seat Safety in Minnesota: Understanding the Law and Avoiding Common Mistakes

Ensuring proper car seat use is essential to keeping your child safe on the road. Minnesota has specific laws that outline when children should transition between different types of car seats. While these regulations help guide parents, it’s important to resist the temptation to transition too soon. Here’s…

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Understanding and Preventing Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Children and Teens

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious respiratory illness caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It is highly contagious and poses significant risks, particularly for infants and young children. Here’s what parents should know about this condition, including how to recognize, prevent, and treat it. Symptoms…

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Understanding and Preventing Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Children and Teens

Understanding and Preventing Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Children and Teens

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious respiratory illness caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It is highly contagious and poses significant risks, particularly for infants and young…

Car Seat Safety in Minnesota: Understanding the Law and Avoiding Common Mistakes

Car Seat Safety in Minnesota: Understanding the Law and Avoiding Common Mistakes

Ensuring proper car seat use is essential to keeping your child safe on the road. Minnesota has specific laws that outline when children should transition between different types of car…

Choking Hazards and Poison Prevention for Toddlers: Essential Safety Tips

Choking Hazards and Poison Prevention for Toddlers: Essential Safety Tips

Accidental injuries, including choking and poisoning, are among the leading causes of emergency room visits for toddlers. Toddlers are naturally curious and tend to explore their surroundings by putting objects…

Managing Asthma in Minnesota’s Winter: Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe

Managing Asthma in Minnesota’s Winter: Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe

Winter in Minnesota brings beautiful snow-covered landscapes and chilly temperatures, but for children and teens with asthma, the cold air can become more than just uncomfortable—it can trigger serious asthma…

Winter Safety Tips: Keeping Kids and Teens Safe in Minnesota During Cold Weather

Winter Safety Tips: Keeping Kids and Teens Safe in Minnesota During Cold Weather

Winter in Minnesota means snow and ice, but also lots of fun outside. However, with that fun comes safety concerns, especially for children and teens. At Child & Teen Medical…