Kids, roll up your sleeves for the flu vaccine July 19, 2016 | UCI Health The nasal spray flu vaccine of past years has been deemed not effective. But health experts say this should not dissuade parents from having their... Read More Tags flu viruses vaccines immunizations prevention kids' health senior health primary care health tips
Keeping your Fourth safe and sane June 28, 2016 | John Murray So-called "safe and sane" fireworks are no guarantee you or nearby children will avoid injury if you're careless. The director of the UCI Health... Read More Tags burns trauma emergency kids' health summer
When can a child with ADHD stay home alone? June 09, 2016 | UCI Health It’s tough to decide when any child is ready to stay home alone, but for parents of kids with ADHD, the dilemma is fraught with added questions and... Read More Tags kids' health mental health health tips
Why I’m ‘marching for babies’ April 21, 2016 | Whitney Brown, RN As a NICU nurse, I see how tiny babies must overcome giant-size medical obstacles. And I want to do whatever I can to help future mothers have... Read More Tags newborn NICU kids' health patient stories
Tips to protect young ears from loud toys December 15, 2015 | John Murray The holiday season does not have to include damage to children's vulnerable hearing from loud toys. UCI Health expert Dr. Hamid Djalilian has tips... Read More Tags ear kids' health prevention holidays
A sports physical that saved a child's life November 24, 2015 | UCI Health 10-year-old Julia Flores just wanted to play soccer. But after she fainted at home, Julia immediately underwent a follow-up test that revealed a... Read More Tags kids' health heart health prevention sports