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How To Prepare For Another Fierce Flu Season, According To Experts At WPH How To Prepare For Another Fierce Flu Season, According To Experts At WPH
How To Prepare For Another Fierce Flu Season, According To Experts At WPH Last year brought with it one of the worst flu seasons in history. So this year, we all want and need to do what we can to avoid contracting this miserable mid-winter malady. The flu, after all, is not something to be taken lightly. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that flu-related hospitalizations since 2010 have ranged close to 700,000, while flu-related deaths are estimated to have ranged up to 56,000. The nasal spray vaccine, it turns out, has not been as effective in preventing the flu in recent years.  Once again, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is advising par…

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White Plains Hospital Explains How Moms-To-Be Can Make Healthier Choices White Plains Hospital Explains How Moms-To-Be Can Make Healthier Choices
White Plains Hospital Explains How Moms-To-Be Can Make Healthier Choices Cheese, cold cuts, fish and caffeine are some of the long-believed no-no foods during pregnancy, but are they really dangerous? With conflicting information and a seemingly ever-expanding list of things to be avoided, it can be a long nine months for expectant mothers. Dr. Simi Suri, an obstetrician and gynecologist with White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness in Armonk, offered helpful advice. 1. Be a Half-Caff Convert Cutting out caffeine can be one of the hardest things for pregnant women. Don’t despair, said Dr. Suri. “Some caffeine is not harmful,” she said, “but the key is modera…

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It's Time For Summer Camp: Here Are Tips To Prepare It's Time For Summer Camp: Here Are Tips To Prepare
It's Time For Summer Camp: Here Are Tips To Prepare With school coming to a close, many kids are eager to bid farewell to class, and embrace the joys of summer camp. As parents ready themselves and their children for eight weeks of carefree fun, Dr. Ellen Lestz, pediatrician at White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness in Armonk, shared some helpful tips to keep kids safe and healthy. Remember to Relax Dr. Lestz advises parents of sleep away campers to stay cheerful and positive about the experience. “Remind your children that going to camp is a big step and that it’s okay to be nervous,” she said. “And remind yourself that your kids are …

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Find Asthma Relief This Spring Find Asthma Relief This Spring
Find Asthma Relief This Spring While many of us are all enjoying the sights and smells of blooming trees and flowers this spring, for others, it’s not all coming up roses. Along with allergies, the pollen season each spring can trigger asthma. Dr. Kira Geraci-Ciardullo, allergist and immunologist with White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness in Armonk, shared some identifying signs of childhood asthma, and guidance on managing common symptoms. Because asthma can present in a number of ways, it may be initially hard to diagnose. It is generally an inherited condition of the airway triggered by many things, including p…

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