It’s mid-September and everyone’s back to school, settling in to the routine of a new school year. If you haven’t already heard it, you may soon hear “Mom! I think I’m allergic to school!” And while your first reaction might be to laugh, there may actually be some truth in that statement. Ragweed season is
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Summer’s winding down and school is just around the corner. With all the excitement of new teachers, new classes maybe even a new school, don’t forget to check off the following items that may pertain to your allergic or asthmatic child: Prepare an Anaphylaxis Action Plan – and make sure your Epipen hasn’t expired! Have
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). You have the power to protect yourself and your children from serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses such as pneumonia, shingles, and the flu. Vaccines provide immunity to severe diseases before children are exposed to them. Parents can safeguard their young children
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We’re in a heatwave in the South Jersey area and that can make anyone hot and cranky! But if you suffer from asthma or other breathing disorders, it can be particularly troublesome for both kids and adults. Very hot weather can cause air quality to be unhealthy due to increases in the levels of pollutants
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