From birth to age two years of age, health officials recommend infants and toddlers receive vaccinations on a set schedule so that by age two, children will be protected against 15 different diseases, including polio, hepatitis B, the measles and influenza.

Vaccines Children Need: Recommendations for Ages 0-2

Black, Hispanic, and other minority infants consistently receive lower quality health care services, especially in a few key areas of pediatric care. Here's what they are, and why it's important for health care providers to check their unconscious bias. 

Health Disparities in Minority Children

For individuals who occasionally are mouth breathing while sleeping, this could cause short-term issues. But if mouth breathing during sleep happens every night, it could lead to bigger conditions – like sleep apnea – that may require treatment.

Is Mouth Breathing While You’re Sleeping Bad?

Seventy-two percent of U.S. adults say they get sufficient sleep. Yet think of your daily routine: how many hours are you actually asleep? And do you feel rested and refreshed when you wake up? Consistently getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for adults. And yet so many of us don’t prioritize sleep in our daily routines. 

Why High-Quality Sleep is Connected to Good Health

In the first days and weeks of their lives “preemie” babies typically face health challenges. The earlier a baby is born, the higher the chances they will have more serious health issues. Dr. Angela Seabright discusses risk factors for premature birth, and what families can expect in the hospital. 
 

Understanding Premature Birth

For households with children and young people preparing for the start of their school year, there’s often a laundry list of things to prepare at the last minute. With all of this planning and preparation, it’s a good time to add one more important thing to your list: vaccines.

Why Back to School is a Good Time to Get Vaccinated

Dr. Angela Seabright, D.O., is a board-certified family medicine physician. As a primary care physician she has experience treating patents of all ages in the inpatient and outpatient setting. She is a care management physician at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team in complex case management. She has a special interest in preventative care and health literacy.

Dr. Angela Seabright

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