Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for poor health and chronic medical problems as they grow into adulthood. Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living program team sheds light on childhood obesity, COVID-19’s impact on the problem and what we as parents can do to help curb a widening obesity epidemic. Why is childhood obesity on the […]
Akron Children’s answers parents’ top questions about the delta variant
The delta variant has become the predominant cause of COVID-19 infection in Ohio and throughout the country. With cases and hospitalizations on the rise, our children are vulnerable to infection. Dr. Eric Robinette, a pediatric infectious disease physician at Akron Children’s, answers parents’ top questions about the COVID-19 delta variant, the vaccine and ways to […]
Is it necessary to get this year’s flu shot? Find out why docs say absolutely.
Cases documented during last year’s flu season were the lowest in recorded history — by a wide margin. Medical professionals alike have never seen anything like it. Last winter, mandates were enforced to help stop the spread of COVID-19: from masks and social distancing to virtual school to cancelled large events. An unforeseen positive side […]