Celebrating National Children’s Day 

National Children’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of June in the U.S. It is a moment to recognize the challenges kids face and our responsibility to help shape a future for them.  This day goes back to 1856 when Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard of Massachusetts dedicated it to…

Can You Have the Flu Without a Fever? 

Most people associate the flu with a high fever. Fever is one of the symptoms of the influenza virus. However, it’s possible to have the flu without ever running a temperature, especially in mild cases.  What Flu Symptoms Look Like  When the body detects a virus like influenza, it often…

Could Measles Become Endemic Again?  

Once declared eliminated in the U.S., measles is making a comeback. If current trends continue health experts warn it could become endemic within just two decades. That means measles wouldn’t just be a rare outbreak, it could become a regular, recurring threat across the country.  Recently the CDC reported 884…