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Vaccinations up in the city means incentives could be working
August 24, 2021
Shreela Sharma, PhD, was interviewed by KTRK-TV Channel 13 about how the medical community is trying to reach vaccine-hesitant individuals through education.
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UT Health's antibody research project lets anyone from 5 to 80 find out their number
August 23, 2021
Are you worried about your vaccine shot wearing off? Do you think you might need a booster soon? How much natural immunity do your kids have?
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How cities can help protect transit riders from extreme heat
August 23, 2021
This summer, Puget Sound area residents experienced high temperatures like never before — heat waves made worse by impacts of climate change, experts say.
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Climate Change Impacts Children
Climate change is “any change in average weather that lasts for a long period of time, like warming temperatures.” Climate change can cause extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and other natural disasters. These natural disasters could be flooding, wildfires, heat waves etc.
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Hydrating Foods
This summer it is important to stay hydrated. Drinking water is important and eating foods that are high in water content is another way to stay hydrated. Below are 9 foods that are high in water content. Incorporating these foods into your diet can be a great way to make sure you are getting enough water.
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Sun Safety
After covering heat safety and water consumption tips in our latest blog, our next summer safety topic is on sun safety. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Too much sun exposure can cause skin cancer by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV rays are an invisible type of radiation that can come from the sun.
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COVID Quo Vadis? Variants, Sick Kids, Vaccines and the Unvaccinated
08/26/2021
This webinar discussed the current evidence of origin of COVID-19, including: how variants form, the impact of DELTA variant on the unvaccinated, vaccines and the DELTA variant, DELTA variant impacts in children, Lambda and beyond.
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Health promotion interweaving: Designing health promotion interventions in context via youth voice and community partnerships
07/20/2021
This webinar explored the design method of health promotion interweaving into settings and environments, defined as weaving or blending health promotion strategies, practices, programs, and policies to fit within and build from existing context.
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Tobacco Exposure and Children’s Health: Identifying Critical Windows and Joint Effects
07/08/2021
Tobacco exposure is detrimental to early-life growth and the developing brain. Few epidemiological studies have examined prenatal and postnatal exposures within the same study.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 23
Resuming In-Person Physical Activity Safely: Updated COVID-19 Guidance and Practical Recommendations
September 23, 2021 12:00 to September 23, 2021 1:00As COVID-19 rates fall and vaccinations are being administered, many people are returning to in-person physical activity. However, the guidance on how to safely participate in physical activities varies by sport and by setting and is often updated based on the latest research evidence.
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Oct 7
2021 Philip R. Nader Lectureship in Child Health
October 7, 2021 12:00 to October 7, 2021 1:30"Responsive Feeding and Childhood Obesity Prevention: An Equitable Nurturing Care Perspective" presented by keynote speaker Dr. Rafael Perez-Escamilla
