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Claire McCarthy, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
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Child & Teen Health
Teens who use flavored e-cigarettes more likely to start smoking
Child & Teen Health
Why experts recommend newborns sleep in their parents’ room for the first year
Child & Teen Health
New expert recommendations on children and media use
Child & Teen Health
3 things you might not know about childhood asthma
Child & Teen Health
Where do the candidates stand on the health and well-being of children?
Child & Teen Health
The 2 reasons your child needs to get a flu shot this season
Child & Teen Health
Less than 1 in 10 teens gets enough exercise: What this means for them and says about us
Child & Teen Health
New study says that it’s safe to skip the spoon and let babies feed themselves
Child & Teen Health
2 simple ways to ensure you give your kids the right dose of medicine (lots of parents don’t)
Claire McCarthy, MD
Why we need to make it harder for parents to refuse vaccines
Child & Teen Health
Another study shows parents of newborns don’t always follow safe sleep recommendations
Child & Teen Health
4 back to school tips to get your child off to a great start
Child & Teen Health
The 5 things parents need to know about drowning
Claire McCarthy, MD
Protecting children from the dangers of virtual violence
Child & Teen Health
When hot gets too hot: keeping children safe in the heat
Child & Teen Health
Fewer allergies: A possible upside of thumb sucking and nail biting
Child & Teen Health
The right reasons to choose a sunscreen—and the right way to use it
Child & Teen Health
Good — and bad — news about today’s teens
Child & Teen Health
A bummer for kids: Nasal flu vaccine not effective
Child & Teen Health
Can super-sizing start with baby bottles?
Claire McCarthy, MD
When treating stomach bugs, the best solution may be the simplest one
Claire McCarthy, MD
3 reasons your child should not go gluten-free (unless your doctor says so)
Child & Teen Health
New study says that it’s okay to let babies cry at night
Claire McCarthy, MD
