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UBMD Pediatrics physicians issue guidance, urging parents to vaccinate their children against COVID-19
To increase childhood vaccination rates in Western New York, the physicians at UBMD Pediatrics have issued vaccine guidance for parents during a local and national surge of COVID-19 hospital admissions for children with underlying health conditions. Read more
Jan 27, 2022
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Wins Award for Innovation
The fun, family-friendly Play Down Your Fines program was created to alleviate the financial burden and stigma families and youth felt. The goal was to bring thousands of local children back into good standing. Read more
Mar 31, 2021
Rotary Reads - Kids Clubs Officially Open in City of Buffalo Branch Libraries
Equipped with kid-friendly reading boats and other colorful furniture, as well as updated branded signage, Rotary Reads-Kids Clubs have been designed to inspire children to grab a book and relax while reading. Read more
Oct 1, 2020
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Lead Poisoning
Do you think lead poisoning Is something you don't have to think about? Think again. Many zip codes in Buffalo have rates 3x higher than Flint, Michigan. Read more
Jan 29, 2020
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Parents Need to Know: Nicotine Is Addictive for Teens & Young Adults
As New York State teenagers and young adults head back to school and college, the New York State Smokers’ Quitline reminds parents to educate them about the effects of nicotine in cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Read more
Aug 23, 2019
