Parenting With You

Our hosts Erin R. Frazier, M.D., pediatrician with Norton Children’s Medical Group, and Tracy Morrison, project manager with Norton Healthcare, talk with Kristina K. Bryant, M.D., pediatric infectious diseases specialist with Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine.

This episode discusses monkeypox and children. They discuss updates to frequently asked questions like what is monkeypox? How is it spread? Are some children more at risk? When should I reach out to a pediatrician? What treatment options are available? The team also talks about flu and the importance of getting your children vaccinated.

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Norton Children’s “Parenting With You” is a podcast that helps you keep your kids healthy and safer by providing practical, down-to-earth advice for parents of children of any age, from babies through the teen years.

About Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness

A healthy kid is a happy kid. Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness provides resources to help you and your child build healthy habits.

Established in 1991, Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness takes an active leadership role in teaching healthy habits to children and families, including injury prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. Advocacy and outreach educational programs are at the heart of the Norton Children’s mission.

Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness is funded through donations to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. Our efforts are focused around:

· Promoting healthy lifestyles

· Safety and injury prevention

· Improving health equity

· Connecting with key community partnerships