Summer COVID surge hits as cicada variant spreads
The CDC says COVID-19 is growing or likely growing across the country this summer, with cases rising in the South and West and also picking up in the Northeast and Midwest. Experts are pointing to a heavily mutated strain nicknamed the cicada variant, officially labeled BA.3.2, as part of what’s fueling the increase heading into […]
Vaccines and 6 simple steps for a calm school start
A simple parent checklist to protect immunizations, rest and a confident first day back The countdown to a new school year brings a familiar scramble of supplies, schedules and early alarms, yet the prep that matters most often slips to the last minute. Getting ahead on your child’s health now can spare the whole family […]