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Big Comfort for Little ‘Pokes’: How Our Pediatric Clinics Make Shots Less Scary

April 8, 2026

No one loves shots. And for kids, especially little ones who don’t yet understand why we’re doing it, a “poke”

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Flu, Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference

December 22, 2025

How to tell the difference between novel coronavirus, flu, allergies and the common cold.

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Flu and RSV Are Spiking: What Parents Need to Know This Winter

December 12, 2025

Louisiana often sees respiratory viruses ramp up early, and flu activity can reach high levels quickly once the season begins. Pediatric infectious

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Landon’s Fight with Flu: Don’t Wait to Get Vaccinated

September 16, 2025

What began as a mild fever and cough quickly spiraled into a life-or-death emergency for 3-year-old Landon. Within just 36

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Whooping Cough: What Parents Need to Know

June 27, 2025

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise in Louisiana and Mississippi. This preventable illness is making a

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Understanding Measles: What Every Parent Needs to Know

June 5, 2025

Measles is making a dangerous comeback — putting unvaccinated children most at risk. On a recent episode of Medical Monday

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Measles on the Rise: What Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Kids

April 3, 2025

Measles is a disease many thought was gone for good, but cases are climbing. Highly contagious and potentially severe, measles

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Vaccines for Tweens & Teens | ParentingU Podcast

March 28, 2024

Thought you were done with vaccines once your kids passed the toddler stage? Think again! Just like helping juggle homework

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A Parents’ Primer on Vaccines

March 28, 2024

Vaccines are an important part of keeping our children healthy as they grow.  Whether you’re navigating the world of immunizations

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A Pediatrician’s Prescription for Flu Prevention

March 13, 2024

The flu season often aligns with the school year, with cases declining after winter break and then flu activity typically

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How to Manage Flu Complications in Kids

January 10, 2024

Safeguarding our children’s health is a top priority, and when it comes to flu, understanding lesser-known complications and taking proactive

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The Power in Prevention: Why Immunizations Matter

August 2, 2023

Parents prioritize the health and well-being of their children, and one important way to do that is through regular immunizations.

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FMOL Health is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhealth.org.

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