Ways to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death The leading cause of death for infants 1 month to 1 year is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). Unsafe sleep areas, such as those that include non-fitted sheets, blankets, or stuffed toys, remain a leading cause of infant death. It’s important for all caregivers — parents,…
Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight Being overweight as a child increases the risk of being overweight or having obesity as an adolescent and young adult. Being overweight or having obesity can also lead to serious problems: Asthma Type 2 diabetes Sleep problems Heart disease Bone and joint problems Being overweight or having obesity…
Keep on Track with Your Child's Vaccinations Well-child visits and routine immunizations are important. Routine childhood vaccinations are an important way to ensure that your child remains healthy and protected against serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough. Check with your child’s doctor to make sure they’re protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. You have the power…
Summer Safety in Arizona Canyonlands Healthcare urges you to review these safety precautions to protect yourself and others. Arizona offers wonderful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, but even the most informed and careful enthusiasts can find themselves in changing elements: sun, wind, water and fire. Don’t let yourself get caught off guard by unexpected weather…
Flu Updates for the 2022-23 Season According to the CDC, the best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated every year. If you are at a higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. High risk populations can include: Adults 65…
What You Should Know About the RSV Virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV typically appears in the fall, winter and spring; however, Arizona has seen more than twice the number of reported RSV cases this year compared to this same time last season. RSV or respiratory syncytial virus infects the lungs and the respiratory tract. The…
Covid-Safe Tips for Halloween Keep safe on Halloween in 2021 by following the basic principles: limit close contact with other people, limit touching points, and practice good hand hygiene. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently gave the OK for Halloween activities but warned that many traditional activities can be high-risk for spreading…
The Best Ways to Prevent the Flu Influenza A and B viruses travel through the air in droplets when someone with the infection coughs, sneezes or talks. You can inhale the droplets directly or you can pick up the germs from an object — such as a telephone or computer keyboard — and then transfer…
5-2-1-0 Let's Go Arizona What are the main causes of childhood obesity? Lifestyle issues — too little activity and too many calories from food and drinks. Children rely on adults to shop for groceries, prepare meals, have snacks available, organize their schedules, and set boundaries on screen time. Set a positive example and get back…
Measles Prevention & the MMR Shot Measles is one of the most contagious diseases there is. If 1 person has it, 9 out of 10 people close to that person who aren’t immune (protected) will also get measles. And it can be dangerous — serious cases of measles can lead to brain damage and even…