Rise & Shine Pediatrics

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Babies’ bodies respond well to vaccines because their immune systems are in constant learning mode. A baby’s immune system is ready for the hepatitis B vaccine as soon as they are born, and giving newborns the first dose of the vaccine within 24 hours of birth (with additional doses at 1-2 months and 6-18 months) remains the best protection against serious health problems like liver disease and cancer.
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10/04/2025

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​​Newborn infants are usually given vitamin K soon after birth to prevent a life-threatening disease called hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Learn more here.

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Your kids are constantly watching and listening to you. That’s why it’s important to model healthy digital habits from a young age. Swiping and scrolling is easy, and so is getting caught up in endless content – even for adults! Here are a few tips on how to be a positive digital role model for your kids: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/be-a-digital-role-model.aspx

08/09/2025

Babies under age one should not be given any cow’s milk. Babies can't digest cow’s milk as easily as breastmilk or formula, and cow’s milk doesn’t provide them with all the nutrients their tiny bodies need. Once your baby turns one, you can start introducing pasteurized whole or 2% milk. Learn more: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/formula-feeding/Pages/Why-Formula-Instead-of-Cows-Milk.aspx

08/09/2025

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