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The Stony Brook Medicine Health Hub provides families with a reliable resource to learn about children’s health topics, offering expert advice directly from our trusted physicians and healthcare professionals. The Hub covers a range of pediatric health concerns, offering insights into prevention, diagnosis and treatment options. It's designed to empower parents with accurate, up-to-date information, helping them make informed decisions about their child's health and wellbeing.

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Summer Safety Tips for Families: Navigating the 100 Most Dangerous Days

Summer brings changes in routine, increased travel and more time spent outdoors. It also brings a predictable rise in preventable injuries. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has traditionally been referred to as the “100 deadliest days” because of the increase in fatal teen driving crashes during the summer months. Today, many safety […]

Panic Attacks in Children and Teens: Signs Parents Should Know

Panic attacks in children and teens can feel sudden, scary and confusing. A child may seem fine one minute and terrified the next. Their heart may race. They may cry, shake or say they cannot breathe or are going to pass out. For parents, these moments can look like a medical emergency or even a […]

Is It Safe to Use Sunscreen on Babies?

Many parents wonder whether it’s safe to use sunscreen on their babies. Using sunscreen on babies under six months old is generally not recommended. However, protecting a baby’s skin with other safe and effective methods is still very important. In this article, we’ll explain when sunscreen is safe for babies, the limited situations where it […]