The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning for consumers telling them not to eat Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal — no matter the package size or best-by date printed on the package. The cereal has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella that has sickened 100 people in 33 states, including…
If you’ve ever fired up an Xbox or PlayStation, you’ve likely seen the warning that certain video games can cause seizures. Recently, some theaters have posted health-related warning signs about animated film “Incredibles 2” after several fans tweeted about a scene that could be concerning for people with photosensitive epilepsy. The movie also includes a…
School districts around Kentucky have been warning parents that students won’t be able to start the upcoming school year if they don’t follow the new hepatitis A vaccine requirements. A new state regulation says all Kentucky students, preschool through grade 12, must provide proof that they have received the hepatitis A vaccine. Two doses are required, and…
This past winter was one of the worst flu seasons. Now we’re learning just how bad. Unfortunately, it’s one for the record books. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 172 children died from the flu during the 2017-18 flu season, including five in Kentucky. About half the children had another health condition,…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned parents to immediately stop using over-the-counter teething products that contain benzocaine. At issue is the risk of methemoglobinemia, a serious blood disorder that can be fatal. The symptoms usually occur within minutes or hours of using benzocaine and include rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, sleepiness, pale skin, blue or…
Most expect a visit to the pediatrician’s office to include questions about physical health, but some doctors say it’s time to also start asking kids, particularly teens, about their social media habits. A new editorial in the medical journal Pediatrics calls on pediatricians and other health care providers who specialize in caring for children and…
To make the most of your family’s time at Thunder over Louisville 2018 on Saturday, here are some tips for staying healthy and safe: Save your skin. The weather is going to be sunny and warm, so be sure to pack the sunscreen. In addition to protecting against sunburn, a sun protection factor (SPF) of…
In the 1990s, child safety experts launched a nationwide effort to save babies from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It appeared to work, as the number of SIDS cases dropped significantly. Unfortunately, that trend is now heading in the opposite direction. According to a new report, the rate of SIDS has become stagnant — or…
If you have a small child, you know it can be a challenge to keep them occupied in the car. Many products are available that attach to child safety seats to entertain, support and keep baby warm. But are they safe to use? A recent video out of Texas showed a mirror reflecting sun onto…
It happens thousands of times a year: A child gets hold of a gun and shoots him or herself, or someone else. The latest incident happened in Jeffersontown when a 3-year-old boy shot himself in the head. This year, 18 children have been brought to Norton Children’s Hospital with gunshot wounds. Three of those children…
When I was 14, I knew a boy who was playing with what he thought was an unloaded gun. He and his younger brother were taking turns waving the weapon at each other. The older brother pointed the gun at his sibling and pulled the trigger. The gun went off, and the little boy died….
Spending time outdoors in the summer means there’s a risk for ticks. Jameel T. Clark, M.D., with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Dixie notes that you may not notice a tick bite right away. But that doesn’t mean you should start worrying once you notice a bite. While ticks sometimes spread diseases, merely getting a…