Why Your Child Needs the HPV Vaccine

Children's Health Daily Newsletter  |  February 22, 2015

Today's Top Story Why Your Child Needs the HPV Vaccine HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. But the thing you should be most worried about is that some HPV strains can cause cancer. Find out why you should get your child vaccinated.  » Featured Article 4 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem While your teen is learning to navigate the emotional ups and downs of adolescence, you can help her maintain a healthy outlook. Find out how to talk to your child about self-esteem.  » Today's Recipe Greens & Eggs & Ham This children's storybook favorite gets an adult-worthy makeover when eggs are cracked over a bed of kale and sprinkled with chunks of salty feta cheese and cubed ham. Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the runny egg yolks! Get the recipe!  » Featured Columnist 7 Steps to Free Your Child From Anxiety Therese Borchard shares advice from Tamar Chansky, PhD, founder of the Children's and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety, on how to help your kids overcome their fears, phobias, and worries. Follow these strategies.  » Message from our Partners Do You Use a Nebulizer? A portable nebulizer can be used as part of a treatment plan for people with asthma. Find out more about qualifying for a quiet, lightweight nebulizer complete with masks and solutions. Learn more now. » Everyday Solutions ADHD Parenting Strategies If your daughter has ADHD, a little structure can go a long way in encouraging learning and good behavior. Get expert tips for raising girls with ADHD.