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Healthy Habits

“Healthy Habits” Exercise  Most children need an hour of physical activity a day Limit screen time to two hours a day Everyday play outside, walk run, play, have fun! With friends Play games like tag, kick the can, jump rope or hop scotch Get your children involved in sports or    activities that keep them…

Nutrition Notes

“Nutrition Notes” Fresh is best! Fruits and vegetables have lots of fiber, water and vitamins Healthy homemade foods for everyone If the whole family eats healthy, children will want to also Cook and prep together Shop and plan ahead Keep low fat cheese, yogurt, fruit and vegetables on hand Avoid pre-packaged meals and snacks as…

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety HELMET – wear a helmet BE VISIBLE – wear reflective clothing DESIGNATED AREAS – use crosswalks and bike lanes, don’t walk along highways or where pedestrians or bikes are prohibited LOOK- look in all directions before you cross EYE CONTACT – make eye contact with drivers before crossing HANDS – use…

New peanut allergy prevention guidelines start in infancy

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New 2017 Car seat Regulation

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Zika Virus, Prevention Measures

CDC – Zika Virus, Prevention Measures: “Click Here“ Medical Disclaimer: The Mission Pediatrics site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. Through this site and linkages to other sites, Mission Pediatrics provides general information for educational purposes only. The…

Measles Information

CDC: Measles Signs and Symptoms Riverside County Medical Association: Measles Health Advisory California Department of Public Health: Measles Medical Disclaimer: The Mission Pediatrics site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. Through this site and linkages to other sites,…

Importance of Vaccines

To View The Video Click On The Image Above Every year, tens of thousands of Americans get sick from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines – some people are hospitalized, some even die. Immunization is our best protection against these diseases. Vaccines are recommended for children, teens, and adults based on different factors like…

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