2026
July
08,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
While proper nutrition is essential year-round, the lazy days of summer often bring a hidden challenge for families: filling the nutritional gap when school breakfasts and lunches end.“A lot of times the students are receiving a lot of their meals …
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July
01,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
As pediatric experts, Cook Children’s Health Care System know that protecting a child's health is about preventing emergency room visits just as much as treating illness. Ahead of the major soccer tournament, the system launched "World Cup …
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2025
July
18,
2025
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10:29 AM
America/Chicago
As the Texas summer heats up, more children are heading to pools, waterparks, splash pads, lakes, and rivers to cool off. Drowning is the second leading cause of death nationwide for children 14 and younger. Swimming classes, including Infant …
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July
01,
2025
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09:38 AM
America/Chicago
By Kenzie NeesSummer has begun, which means more outdoor activities and finding ways to cool down. Cook Children's Health Care System experts share tips for parents on how to keep children safe and prepared for the heat, from cooling down at the …
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June
06,
2025
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11:21 AM
America/Chicago
As children spend more time at home during school breaks, the risk of unintentional gun injuries increases if firearms are not safely stored, according to Eric Gonzalez, Program Coordinator for the Center for Community Health at Cook Children's …
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June
05,
2025
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14:13 PM
America/Chicago
With summer settling in, Texans should be aware that snakes are becoming more active, increasing the risk of snakebites. Snakebites are most common between April and October, with snakes typically most active in the morning and at dusk.Sophia Price, …
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May
23,
2025
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10:25 AM
America/Chicago
Summer vacation plans are underway, but so is a measles outbreak in Texas. A Cook Children’s doctor shares advice on how to enjoy your travels without a potential doctor's visit.The first outbreak-related cases were reported on May 13 in Collin and …
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2024
May
29,
2024
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16:56 PM
America/Chicago
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it's also a critical time to prioritize child safety. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth experienced a rise in drownings, sunburns, dehydration, and injuries from ATVs, …
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2023
July
13,
2023
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10:55 AM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerA new school year is just around the corner and it’s time for incoming kindergarteners and seventh-graders to get caught up on their routine immunizations. Vaccines to protect against certain contagious diseases – including measles, …
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June
30,
2023
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07:37 AM
America/Chicago
By Eline WigginsAs families and friends come together to celebrate Independence Day, it's important to keep safety in mind. According to experts at Cook Children's, drowning is the primary threat to children during this holiday. Drowning patients …
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June
21,
2023
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15:22 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sMy girls are just beginning to experience the downtime of summer. My early-risers are finally trying to sleep in longer. They are no longer allowed to start their days …
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June
20,
2023
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12:33 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleAhh, summer. It’s full of adventure. Or, if your kids are anything like mine — misadventure.Barely two weeks into our summer break this year I made a visit to urgent care with my 14-year-old to have a fish hook removed from his hand. …
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June
19,
2023
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15:57 PM
America/Chicago
Media partners may use this content for news stories and broadcasts with credit to Cook Children's.Story by Eline Wiggins. Video by Tom Riehm. Photos by Reilly Ternan.Every year, children in Texas are prone to vehicular heatstroke. So far this year, …
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June
13,
2023
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14:41 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleSunshine, outdoor adventure, new experiences, camaraderie and memories — it’s the stuff summer camp is made of.Each summer, more than 14 million kids and adults attend a camp. Doing so can contribute to a child’s love for nature, …
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2022
August
29,
2022
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12:30 PM
America/Chicago
By Linda GoelzerHeat illness during sports practice or competition is among the leading causes of death in the U.S. for high school athletes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Scorching summer sun …
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August
03,
2022
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09:30 AM
America/Chicago
By Emma PignatoParents and caregivers should ensure that a home swimming pool has an effective swim safety plan and extra layers of protection. Most drownings seen at Cook Children’s happen in a swimming pool during the least expected moments. …
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August
02,
2022
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11:17 AM
America/Chicago
By Heather DugeWith the temperature reaching 104 the other day, I was shocked to see a toddler by himself in the car outside of a restaurant. I rushed inside and found his mom, who waited in line for her to go order. As soon as the mom unlocked the …
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August
01,
2022
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12:05 PM
America/Chicago
By Bianka Soria-Olmos, D.O., Medical Advisor for Digital HealthBurns are common during the hot summer days because the sun and its UV rays are a common source of sunburn that can develop quickly on exposed skin that is not protected by clothes or …
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July
14,
2022
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12:24 PM
America/Chicago
By Emma PignatoAs your family travels to the beach this summer, remember to include health and safety measures to ensure you and your children have the best vacation possible. Sunscreen often comes to mind, however, there are some other …
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July
13,
2022
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12:54 PM
America/Chicago
By Emma PignatoWhile you’re having fun by the pool this summer, ensure your pool safety plan includes a Water Watcher: an adult who is designated to watch children around the pool at all times. Drowning is silent, so it’s vital to designate a Water …
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July
12,
2022
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11:22 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleIt’s never too early to teach children to be safe around water. After all, if a baby can crawl, they can make their way to a pool or open body of water. Any number of things can lure them there — a floating toy or sheer curiosity as …
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July
06,
2022
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10:47 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleViolet Gomez admits she didn’t know much about water safety and drowning prevention when she had her first child nine years ago. It wasn’t until after the birth of her second child that she began to take the dangers of water …
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July
01,
2022
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09:24 AM
America/Chicago
By Eline de Bruijn and Linda DiazThe Fourth of July is a time for celebration and getting together with family and friends. Cook Children’s experts are sharing safety tips and information to remember as people gather this weekend. Keep in mind that …
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June
27,
2022
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11:00 AM
America/Chicago
Whether your child is a beginner on training wheels or an expert on the stunt ramps, every bicyclist should consistently wear a helmet that fits snugly and buckles securely. That’s according to the safety experts at Cook Children’s, where 81 …
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June
21,
2022
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17:13 PM
America/Chicago
Texas leads the nation in hot car deaths among children. From January to June 20, 2022, there have been five vehicular heatstroke deaths in the country – two of those were in Harris County, Texas. They were a 5-year-old (June 20) and a 10-month-old …
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May
31,
2022
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16:14 PM
America/Chicago
Children and teens can find opportunities to exercise at school whether they’re racing around the playground or sweating in gym class.But what about during summer break, when there’s no recess or PE teacher to organize their workouts? How can …
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2021
June
25,
2021
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10:07 AM
America/Chicago
By Bianka Soria-Olmos, D.O. With the beginning of summer well underway, I have seen many kiddos in the office with a very typical summer rash. It’s a rash that usually appears on the hands, feet, and around the mouth, giving it the …
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June
21,
2021
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15:21 PM
America/Chicago
The family of Michael Stuyvesant knows he beat the odds on a hot June day six years ago when he survived being accidentally left in the mini-van parked outside their Garland home.Michael, 3 years old at the time, experienced brain swelling, seizures …
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June
14,
2021
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12:39 PM
America/Chicago
Over the last week, Cook Children’s Medical Center has seen 55 cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is typically seen in the fall and winter months, and experts are stumped about the reasoning for a summer outbreak. Mary Suzanne …
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May
27,
2021
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09:33 AM
America/Chicago
Mosquito Season Is Here. The Doc Smitty Shares the Best Ways to Protect Your Child from Itchy Bites.
It looks like the rain in North Texas is finally going to stop for a while.But, driving to work the last few weeks and seeing all the standing water already starts to make my skin itch. Mosquitos are on the way. And I suspect it’s going to be …
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