Whooping Cough: What Parents Need to Know

Whooping Cough: What Parents Need to Know

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise in Louisiana and Mississippi. This preventable illness is making a dangerous comeback. As of mid-May 2025, 170 cases have been reported in Louisiana, already more than all of 2024. Tragically, two infants have...
Vaccines for Tweens & Teens | ParentingU Podcast

Vaccines for Tweens & Teens | ParentingU Podcast

Thought you were done with vaccines once your kids passed the toddler stage? Think again! Just like helping juggle homework assignments and extracurricular activities, keeping up with immunizations is an important part of parenting tweens and teens.  Brett Hutchinson,...
A Parents’ Primer on Vaccines

A Parents’ Primer on Vaccines

Vaccines are an important part of keeping our children healthy as they grow.  Whether you’re navigating the world of immunizations for the first time or just need a refresher, Brett Hutchinson, MD, Board Certified pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s...