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Appointments at Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations.Request Appointment Healthy LifestyleInfant and toddler health Sections BasicsInfant and toddler healthNewborn healthInfant healthToddler healthIn-DepthExpert AnswersExpert BlogMultimediaResourcesNews From Mayo ClinicWhat's New Products and services NewsMay 2017Infectious Diseases A-Z: Flu vaccine reduces a child's risk of death May 08, 2017, 05:01 p.m. CSTApril 2017Infectious Diseases A-Z: The fight against antibiotic resistance April 24, 2017, 06:30 p.m. CSTNew FDA warning: Don't give children codeine April 21, 2017, 10:07 a.m. CSTTips to ease the pain of childhood immunizations April 20, 2017, 04:00 p.m. CSTProtecting babies from eczema risk: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute April 18, 2017, 11:06 a.m. CSTTexas outbreaks leads to mumps advisory April 14, 2017, 09:15 a.m. CSTMayo Clinic Q and A: Undescended testicle ? repair or wait? April 11, 2017, 07:00 a.m. CSTRisk of flu-related death higher for unvaccinated children April 04, 2017, 03:30 p.m. CSTMarch 2017Kids and screen time: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute March 13, 2017, 12:14 p.m. CSTHow often should I bathe my kids: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute March 02, 2017, 08:45 a.m. CDTFebruary 2017Infectious Diseases A-Z: Measles in the U.S. Feb. 20, 2017, 02:30 p.m. CDTInfectious Diseases A-Z: Vaccines prevent diseases Feb. 13, 2017, 04:00 p.m. CDTHome Remedies: Tips for treating teething babies Feb. 10, 2017, 03:00 p.m. CDTDon?t ignore infant fevers Feb. 07, 2017, 01:00 p.m. CDTMayo Clinic Minute: Thirdhand smoke dangers Feb. 06, 2017, 10:00 a.m. CDTInfectious Diseases A-Z: Resurgence in mumps infections Feb. 06, 2017, 03:00 p.m. CDTJanuary 2017Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting babies from eczema risk Jan. 26, 2017, 11:59 a.m. CDTMayo Clinic Minute: How often should your kids bathe? Jan. 09, 2017, 10:08 a.m. CDTDecember 2016#MayoClinicRadio Podcast: 12/17/16 Dec. 19, 2016, 12:30 p.m. CDTConsumer Health Tips: Bathing your newborn Dec. 14, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CDTNovember 2016Recurring fever in children: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute Nov. 22, 2016, 12:40 p.m. CDTConsumer Health Tips: Easing Teething Pain Nov. 09, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CDTInfectious Diseases A-Z: Infants, babies and germs Nov. 07, 2016, 03:30 p.m. CDTOctober 2016Safe sleep to protect against SIDS Oct. 25, 2016, 09:49 a.m. CSTAre swimming pools safe?: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute Oct. 05, 2016, 01:25 p.m. CSTSeptember 2016Consumer Health Tips: How healthy is gluten-free? Sept. 28, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CSTAugust 2016Mayo Clinic Minute: Are Swimming Pools Safe? Aug. 31, 2016, 10:30 a.m. CSTConsumer Health Tips: Why Does My Baby Need So Many Vaccinations? Aug. 17, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CSTIn the Loop: Let Them Eat Dirt (or At least play in It) Aug. 16, 2016, 05:31 p.m. CSTSafe Sleeping Space for Babies Aug. 15, 2016, 12:11 p.m. CSTMayo Clinic Minute: Are Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep? Aug. 05, 2016, 10:00 a.m. CSTJuly 2016Mayo Clinic Q and A: Gas Drops for Fussiness July 30, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CSTMay 2016Mayo Clinic Q and A: Although Uncommon, Kids Can Get UTIs, Too May 21, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CSTSomething to Think About: What Should Children Crave? May 19, 2016, 04:44 p.m. CSTApril 2016Preventing Window Falls: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute April 28, 2016, 12:04 p.m. CSTConsumer Health Tips: Prevent Back Pain With Good Posture April 27, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CSTImmunizations — Stop Sickness Before It Starts April 18, 2016, 09:00 a.m. CSTChoking Five and Five: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute April 11, 2016, 01:22 p.m. CSTFebruary 2016Consumer Health Tips: Explore the Core With Pilates Feb. 25, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CDTVitamin D Supplements for Infants and Kids Feb. 23, 2016, 01:30 p.m. CDTConsumer Health Tips: Speech Milestones For Babies Feb. 18, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CDTConsumer Health Tips: How to Track Dietary Fat Feb. 11, 2016, 07:00 a.m. CDTJanuary 2016Do Ear Infections Always Need to be Treated with Antibiotics? Jan. 26, 2016, 09:00 a.m. CDTMayo Clinic Q and A: Vaccine against pertussis effective, but immunity can weaken Jan. 26, 2016, 12:05 p.m. CDTIn Case You Missed the Show: #MayoClinicRadio Podcast 1/23/16 Jan. 25, 2016, 11:29 a.m. CDTHealthy Hands: Soap and Sanitizer Jan. 13, 2016, 09:45 a.m. CDTHow to Handle a Baby with Colic: Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute Jan. 05, 2016, 08:57 a.m. CDTDecember 2015Expert alert: Pertussis — What to look for and when to be treated Dec. 21, 2015, 10:40 a.m. CDTWHO Report: Young Kids at High Risk for Foodborne Illness Death Dec. 03, 2015, 05:06 p.m. CDTNovember 2015Consumer Health Tips: Get in Touch With Benefits of Massage Nov. 19, 2015, 07:00 a.m. CDTOctober 2015Antibiotics Influence Childhood Weight Gain Oct. 28, 2015, 04:55 p.m. CSTThursday Consumer Health Tips Oct. 01, 2015, 07:00 a.m. CSTSeptember 2015Mayo Clinic Q and A: Child with recurrent fever may have periodic fever syndrome Sept. 22, 2015, 09:55 a.m. CSTJuly 2015Thursday Consumer Health Tips July 30, 2015, 07:00 a.m. CSTApril 2015Mayo Clinic News Network Headline 4/22/15 April 22, 2015, 04:54 p.m. CSTMarch 2015Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood vaccination schedule highly effective preventing diseases March 17, 2015, 01:00 a.m. CSTJanuary 2015Fruit Juice: Good or Bad? 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