County Health gearing for COVID vaccinations for ages 5-11
The Chester County Health Department is gearing up to deliver Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5-11 now that the Centers for Disease Control has issued final recommendations.
The vaccine dose for the younger children is one-third of that given to anyone age 12 and over and the vaccine is administered in a series of two shots, 21 days apart. The vaccine is being delivered in new vials,...
County Health reminds parents to catch kids up on vaccines
WEST CHESTER — As Chester County begins to experience life without COVID restrictions, summer vacations, summer camps, and other activities are well underway! According to the Chester County Health Department, a key lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the effectiveness of vaccines.
“We all saw first-hand how proper vaccination levels across our county mitigate the spread of viruses,”...
Could Wolf’s call on HS sports help reelect Trump?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
It’s probably not Gov. Tom’s Wolf’s intention, but if his actions this week prevent fall high school sports, he may have unwittingly helped reelect President Donald Trump.
Before you lose your — well, you know — hear me out.
Generally speaking, I’ve been pretty consistent in my praise of Wolf’s actions regarding COVID-19. His aggressive...
On Your Table: Easy grab-n’ go foods for kids
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Nutritious, individual portioned ham and egg “muffins” are easy to prepare ahead of time and just perfect for grab-n-go meals or snacks.
Now that the kids are back to school, packing an appetizing, healthy meal for them is an easy way to improve their day, even if they don’t feel quite so enthusiastic about the early mornings and hectic pace...
Do’s and don’ts for preparing your child for a dental visit
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As a parent, I always want to make things easier for my kids. However, as a dentist, sometimes I see very well-intentioned moms and dads inadvertently make things more difficult. Here’s what you should know.
Don’t promise a reward for good behavior. Most kids have dental visits that are completely free of discomfort and by promising them a...
How to get your kids to eat fruits and vegetables
It may take a little creativity and marketing, but it can be done
By Nina Gundecha, Columnist, The Times
All parents have faced the wrath of a five year old who refuses to eat his spinach because he doesn’t like the look of it… the taste of it… the smell of it… or, the texture of it. In fact, he likes absolutely nothing about it and there is nothing you can do at that moment to get the five...
Why we work with children
By Matthew Lapp, MS, D, Columnist, The Times
Sometimes when people visit our office and see our wall of children’s pictures they ask why a child would go to a chiropractor. The answer is simple. In most cases we see children not because there is something wrong with them, but because we believe that there is something right with them! Each of us embodies an incredibly wise and wonderfully innate...
Strawberry Festival takes the cake — the shortcake
Annual four-day festival starts May 31, has rides, music, food and, of course, its famous strawberry shortcake
By Mike McGann, Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
The midway will once again be abuzz, as the Strawberry festival kicks off Thursday, May 31 on the campus of Brandywine Hospital in Caln.
CALN — It may have started as small, one-day event to raise money for a nursing scholarship, but the Strawberry...
