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A measles vaccinated preschooler massages his arm.
Health and Wellness | March 3, 2025

Why Is The Measles Vaccine So Important?

Measles, once thought to have been eradicated, is now back, due largely to people not vaccinating. The MMR vaccine is highly effective.
A mom gets her daughter ready for school.
Health and Wellness | August 12, 2024

10 Back-to-School Health and Safety Tips

Prepare your child for a healthy new school year. Go over safety rules, what to do in an emergency, schedule a well-child visit and more.
Health and Wellness | October 13, 2021

5 Tips to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity can lead to adult obesity and a list of health problems. Help your child develop healthy eating and exercising habits.
Health and Wellness | January 8, 2020

Top 6 Concerns Parents Have About Their Children’s Health

Learn the top concerns parents have about their children's health. Scripps pediatricians offer advice on nutrition, vaccines and more.
Scripps in the News | November 11, 2019

Scripps Physician Discusses Rising Cases of Mumps

A Scripps pediatrician discussed the recent spate of mumps cases in San Diego County with the La Jolla Light.
A young female coach kneels on the grass with members of the girl's soccer team that she coaches.
Health and Wellness | July 15, 2019

Multiple Sports May Mean Fewer Injuries for Young Athletes

Experts say specializing in one sport may put young athletes at risk of both physical injuries and burnout. Try mixing it up.
Mark Shalauta, MD, a family medicine physician at Scripps Clinic, discussing measles outbreak with a local TV reporter.
Scripps in the News | April 29, 2019

Scripps Physicians Urge Public To Be Wary of Measles As Outbreaks Continue

Scripps Clinic primary care physicians recently took to the airwaves to warn people to be wary of measles, how it can spread and who should be vaccinated.
Dr. Daniel Lichtmann recently went on KUSI to discuss the recent flu season surge and its impact on children. Dr. Lichtmann is a pediatrician at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley.
Scripps in the News | February 9, 2018

Scripps Pediatrician Offers Tips to Protect Children Against Flu

Scripps Clinic pediatrician Daniel Licthmann, MD, recently shared tips to monitor children with the flu on KUSI.