International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed each year on December 3. The day was established by the United Nations to promote understanding of…
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Sandy Springs Pediatrics Blog
National Influenza Vaccination Week: why flu vaccination still matters in December
National Influenza Vaccination Week is observed during the first full week of December each year. The purpose of this observance is to emphasize that influenza…
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National Handwashing Awareness Week: why proper handwashing still matters for children and families
National Handwashing Awareness Week is observed during the first full week of December each year. The timing aligns with peak respiratory and gastrointestinal illness season…
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December HIV Awareness: what families in Sandy Springs and metro Atlanta should know
December includes World AIDS Day on December 1, a nationally recognized time to share accurate, up-to-date information about HIV, prevention, and care. While HIV is…
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Georgia AAP Statement on CDC Vaccine Misinformation
Dear Colleagues, The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands firmly with the American Academy of Pediatrics in opposing the recent changes to…
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Skin Health, Sun Safety & Children’s Wellness in Sandy Springs
November is National Healthy Skin Month — a timely reminder for parents in Sandy Springs, GA, and the surrounding metro Atlanta suburbs to focus on…
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Lung & Airway Health for Kids in Sandy Springs: Secondhand Smoke, Asthma, Pneumonia
In November, observances like Lung Cancer Awareness Month, COPD Awareness Month, and World Pneumonia Day highlight lung health — and while those conditions often affect…
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Childhood Diabetes, Family History & Prevention in Sandy Springs
November marks American Diabetes Month and National Family Health History Day — a timely reminder for parents in Sandy Springs, GA and the North Fulton/Metro…
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Prematurity, Infant Development, and Early Medical Needs: Understanding the Health Journey of Preterm Babies
World Prematurity Day, recognized each November, brings attention to the unique journey of babies born before 37 weeks. About one in ten babies in the…
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