Discovering something unusual in your child’s hair can make any parent worried. Whether it’s an unusual texture, a strange bump, or something moving, it’s natural to feel a sense of urgency to identify the issue and determine the best course of action. Hair-related issues in children can range from harmless to requiring medical attention, so […]
Grieving Mother Urges Vaccination After Son’s Sudden Death from Hib When 8-year-old Liam Dahlberg came home complaining of a headache, his mother Ashlee thought it was a routine illness. By morning, Liam was nearly unresponsive. Rushed to the hospital, he was diagnosed with Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) — a rare, fast-acting bacterial infection that […]
When Ashlee Dahlberg’s 8-year-old son, Liam, came home from school with just a headache, she never imagined it would be the last evening they’d ever share. By the next morning, Liam was barely responsive. The Indiana family rushed him to the hospital, where doctors made a horrifying discovery: Liam’s brain and spinal cord were covered […]