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Sun., March 25, 2012. Come to the Bellevue Health Fair for an afternoon of fun and free “hands-on” health activities for your entire family.
Complications from the flu can be serious. Regular hand washing and a yearly flu vaccine can help protect your child.
Wearing a helmet on the slopes can help prevent head and brain injuries.
Tooth decay is almost entirely preventable—yet it is the most common chronic childhood condition.
Ask KOMO: Bike Helmet Safety (02:01)
Dr. Tony Woodward talks about the importance of bike helmets and offers three easy tips to ensure your child's helmet fits correctly. Also see Keeping Kids Safe Through Bike Helmet Fittings.
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Button Battery Safety Tips (00:03:37)
Safety tips for preventing children from accidentally swallowing small lithium "button" batteries. Plus, a list of possible symptoms to look for if you think your child may have ingested a battery, and instructions on what to do.
Get tips to help prevent basketball injuries and learn how to treat some of the more common injuries.
Keep your family safe in the home and outdoors during the winter months.
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Posted on: February 03, 2012
So what about kids and chores? My take is that it’s personal. But also I’ll hint that I think chores are a great opportunity to build community and citizenship. Research has found great lifelong reward from doing childhood chores (think: less drug use, higher self-esteem, more sound relationships, beginning a career path, less anxiety, etc). [...]
Healthlink: Protecting Children from Chemicals (00:03:00)
Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana discusses the dangers of environmental chemicals.
Vitamin D
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson tells us that many babies, children and teens are not getting enough Vitamin D. Watch this short video to learn more.
Do your kids reach for potato chips first, pop second and the TV remote third? If they do, they're not alone. But is that ... cont.
Why does my child need immunizations? Immunizations (vaccines) prevent harmful diseases that can make children very sick, ... cont.
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