Children’s Health
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How to help your student with back-to-school stress
Experts say listening to students’ worries about the start of the school year and getting them more involved can help ease back-to-school anxiety.
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Public health leaders urge parents to get kids vaccinated before the school year starts
Public health officials are urging families to think about getting kids up to date on vaccinations before the school year starts.
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City of Monona imposes 180-day vape shop moratorium to address underage vaping
Last month, the City of Monona issued a 180-day vape shop moratorium. The city’s administrator joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to explain how area officials are monitoring area vape shops and studying the health effects of vaping.
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Farm safety experts say Wisconsin law may let youth operate tractors too early
Kids as young as age 12 can get certified to drive tractors on public roads. But research shows youth don’t have the physical or cognitive development to do so safely.
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Wisconsin adds meningitis to vaccine list ahead of 2024-25 school year
Wisconsin is updating its vaccine rules for children ahead of the next school year. That includes adding meningitis to the state’s list of immunizations for incoming seventh graders.
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Whooping cough impacting Wisconsin communities
At least 13 people in Brown County have has confirmed cases of whooping cough since the start of April.
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With election on the horizon, Wisconsin’s caregivers seek better health care options
Medicaid expansion and health care affordability is an issue on many people’s minds, and WPR found that health care accessibility and affordability is particularly important to Wisconsin’s caregiving workforce.
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Wisconsin school nurses say increased Medicaid reimbursement would provide more stable future
The Wisconsin Association of School Nurses said it’s disappointed by lawmakers’ lack of action on increased reimbursements for school-based services.
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Most families exceed screen time guidelines. What does that mean for kids?
Child and family therapist Jeff Reiland talks with WPR’s Larry Meiller about ways to tamp down on screen time.
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Carbon monoxide illnesses cause northern Wisconsin school evacuation, cancellation
A mechanical issue in a northern Wisconsin school building caused nearly 40 illnesses Thursday and forced the district to cancel classes and after-school activities.