Children's health

We know your child’s well-being goes beyond their doctor’s office. It extends to the classroom, the playground, the football field. Here we share children’s health news — tips and advice for raising happy, healthy kids in today’s hectic world.

Small child getting vaccine in her arm while on her parent's lap

CDC’s new vaccine schedule sparks concern among experts

The CDC has announced a major change to its childhood vaccination guidelines, reducing the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children.

‘Super flu’ surge: How to keep your kids healthy

Flu, RSV and the common cold are making their rounds, leaving many parents wondering how to keep their families safe and when to seek medical care.

When you ‘have to go,’ you ought to go

Ignoring your body’s signals might feel harmless, but over time, it can raise your risk of infection and other health problems.

Three school children getting their lunches on red trays

California bans ultra-processed foods in school meals

High in calories and low in nutritional value, examples of ultra-processed foods include chips and other packaged snack foods, sugar cereals and packaged soups.