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Survey Finds 1 in 3 Parents Not Getting Child Flu Shot This Season
Preventive care is essential for keeping children healthy, and it becomes even more critical during cold and flu season. But a new nationwide survey from Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago finds 1 in 3 parents don’t plan on getting their child vaccinated against the flu this winter, most commonly because they believe their child simply doesn’t need it. The report also shows that 42% of parents admit sending children to school or daycare with mild cold symptoms, and 41% say they’ve done so even when they likely shouldn’t have. “There are a few warning signs that parents need to be aware of that should prompt a medical visit for evaluation,”…
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Screen Time Statistics Reveal How Parents Use Screens as Babysitters, Educators, and Entertainment Tools
Lurie Children’s Hospital’s new report finds 49% of Parents Rely on Screens Daily, Often Due to Childcare Challenges CHICAGO, Ill. — The conversation around children’s screen time has evolved beyond “time limits.” In 2025, parents are navigating a complex digital relationship with screens serving as education tools, entertainment, and even stand-in babysitters during busy moments. To better understand how families are managing this shifting dynamic, Lurie Children’s Hospital recently surveyed parents across the U.S. with children aged 13 and under about their kids’ screen time habits. The report found that 49% of parents rely on screen time every day to help manage parenting responsibilities. For many, it’s not just convenience,…
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