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CPCMG Carmel Valley:Check out our new office!

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CPCMG Carmel Valley is pleased to announce they have moved into a spacious new office! Conveniently located at the corner of El Camino Real and Valley Centre Drive close to State Route 56, the new office has 15 exam rooms, procedure room and separate waiting rooms for sick and well patients. Located on the second floor inside Ryan Plaza, ample parking is available right next to the building. CPCMG Carmel Valley 11943 El Camino Real, Suite 210 – San Diego 858-793-1011 Don’t wait to schedule your child’s well visit – call today! Keeping your child up-to-date on vaccines and developmental screenings will ensure a bright, healthy future. * This article was originally published here

World Health Organization To Release Report On Origins Of Pandemic

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NPR's Noel King talks to Peter Daszak, an expert on how animal viruses infect humans, about how the COVID-19 virus may have started on wildlife farms. Daszak was on the WHO team that went to China.

Many World Leaders Call For Treaty On Future Pandemics

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Given a lack of international coordination that has beset the current coronavirus pandemic, whether such a treaty could be reached or adhered to is an open question. (Image credit: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Should Masking Last Beyond The Pandemic? Flu And Colds Are Down, Spurring A Debate

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Hospitalizations are down 62% for childhood respiratory illnesses, a study shows. Masking and physical distancing are keeping a variety of viruses in check, but will these behaviors last? (Image credit: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)

Is A 4th Wave Of The Pandemic On The Horizon? As States Open, COVID-19 Cases Rise

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As states begin to reopen, coronavirus cases are on the rise. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with epidemiologist Bill Hanage of Harvard University about the possibility of a fourth wave of the pandemic.

'Long-Haulers' Are Finding Relief After Getting Their COVID-19 Vaccine

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An estimated 10% to 30% of people who get COVID-19 don't fully recover, but have chronic symptoms. Now some of these "long-haulers" are finding relief after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Florida Gov. DeSantis Rejects Vaccine Passports As 'Completely Unacceptable'

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DeSantis said he will issue emergency rules this week to prevent businesses from requiring proof of vaccination, and will work with Florida's Legislature on a permanent ban. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

CDC Director's Warning Of 'Impending Doom' Sparks Fear Of Another Bad COVID-19 Surge

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CDC Director Rochelle Walensky issued a stark and emotional warning of "impending doom" as infections, hospitalization and deaths rise, fueling fears of yet another deadly surge.

'The Backbone Of The College': How Housekeeping Staff Make In-Person College Possible

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In the dorms at University of Florida, the facility who keep the dorms clean has had to remind college leadership that during the pandemic they aren't just essential — but frontline workers.

The CDC Will Extend Ban On Evictions Until June 30

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With 8 million Americans behind on their rent, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order aimed at preventing evictions through June.

The Blackfeet Reservation Is Reopening Its Roads After Vaccination Success

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The Blackfeet tribe in Montana, nearly 100% vaccinated, controls half of Glacier National Park's entrances, which closed last year. Now they can re-open, benefitting people on and off the reservation.

South Dakota Governor Bans Transgender Girls From Sports Teams By Executive Order

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With a bill stuck in legislative limbo, Republican Gov. Kristi Noem issued two orders Monday preventing transgender women and girls from playing on sports teams of their gender identity. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

TIPS FOR PARENTS OF PICKY EATERS

From a child who refuses to eat a particular food to a child who refuses to eat at all, picky eaters can make meals a challenge for parents. Luckily, we’ve got some tips and tricks to help your child expand their palate and develop interest in trying new foods. Here’s what to do with a picky eater: First and foremost make sure your child is gaining weight well and is healthy. A visit to your CPCMG pediatrician can be reassuring and you may not have to make any change at all! Allow your child to shop and cook with you. Getting them involved will encourage them to try the foods they prepare. Have meals together as a family and demonstrate healthy eating. For younger kids, use a sticker chart to mark the time when they try a new food – but don’t use junk food as the reward! Keep a snack drawer in the fridge that is easily reached and contains cut up fruits and veggies along with granola bars and other healthy snacks. Put out all food at once including healthy food and dess

TIPS FOR PARENTS OF PICKY EATERS

From a child who refuses to eat a particular food to a child who refuses to eat at all, picky eaters can make meals a challenge for parents. Luckily, we’ve got some tips and tricks to help your child expand their palate and develop interest in trying new foods. Here’s what to do with a picky eater: First and foremost make sure your child is gaining weight well and is healthy. A visit to your CPCMG pediatrician can be reassuring and you may not have to make any change at all! Allow your child to shop and cook with you. Getting them involved will encourage them to try the foods they prepare. Have meals together as a family and demonstrate healthy eating. For younger kids, use a sticker chart to mark the time when they try a new food – but don’t use junk food as the reward! Keep a snack drawer in the fridge that is easily reached and contains cut up fruits and veggies along with granola bars and other healthy snacks. Put out all food at once including healthy food and desserts and

U.S. Corporations Face Reckoning Over Prescription Opioids, CEOs Keep Cashing In

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Companies that sold or distributed opioid medications face huge legal, financial and public relations peril. Critics say shareholders, not CEOs, will pay the price. (Image credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images)

What We Can Learn From West Virginia's Vaccine Distribution Efforts

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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to pharmacist Drew Massey about West Virginia's successful vaccination drive and the lessons other states can take away from the effort.

How The Coronavirus Vaccines Affect Long-Haul COVID-19 Patients

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NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to Immunologist Akiko Iwasaki discusses the effects of the vaccine on long-haul COVID-19 patients.

The 'Godmother' Of Egyptian Feminism Has Died: Remembering Nawal El Saadawi

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Nawal El Saadawi — unwilling to be married off at an early age and, in her words, "not really fit for the role of a wife" — coalesced an activist movement that inspired generations of Egyptians. (Image credit: Alfredo Estrella/AFP via Getty Images)

U.S. Is In A Race Between Vaccines And Variants, Says Public Health Expert

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Despite the progress in vaccinating Americans, there's concern about the threat posed by COVID-19 variants. The White House is urging not to "let down our guard." (Image credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

'It's Hurtful': Trans Youth Speaks Out As Alabama Debates Banning Medical Treatment

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States are considering a record number of anti-transgender bills, including many that prohibit gender-affirming medical care for trans youth. Alabama's bill would make providing such care a felony. (Image credit: Edmund D. Fountain for NPR)

Some Mexicans Travel To U.S. For COVID Vaccines As Their Country's Rollout Stumbles

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Some Mexicans with family ties or dual citizenship in the U.S., or who can afford the airfare, head north of the border to get vaccinated faster than the months of waiting for one back home. (Image credit: Ariana Drehsler/AFP via Getty Images)

How Biden Could Quickly Undo Trump Era Health Policies

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With control of Congress, Democrats could quickly overturn some Trump administration health regulations by using the Congressional Review Act. So why aren't they moving to do so? (Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Indigenous-Language Radio Show In Oakland Promotes Vaccine Effort

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Amid the pandemic, a new audio program is trying to reach residents who speak the Guatemalan language Mam. The show's founder Henry Sales hopes to help combat the COVID-19 crisis in his community. (Image credit: Sara Hossaini /KQED)

Vaccinated College Students Will Help Answer Critical Question About COVID Spread

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Scientists have launched a study of college students to find out whether people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can still spread the virus. That's a big unanswered question about the vaccine.

Blogger Gabby Beckford On The Difficult Decisions Made Traveling During The Pandemic

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Americans long to travel like they did pre-pandemic. Travel blogger Gabby Beckford has been visiting other places, and shares her experience of what it's been like.

New York Launches Vaccine Status Mobile Phone App

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New York and IBM created a smart phone app that can display a persons coronavirus vaccine or recent testing status. It's for use at venues with larger crowds.

DOJ Has Charged Nearly 500 With COVID-Related Fraud In The Past Year

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A year after the first major coronavirus relief package passed, the Justice Department has charged defendants over exploiting loan and unemployment programs as well as with fraud targeting consumers. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Pandemics Give Birth To Hate: From Bubonic Plague To COVID-19

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The Atlanta shooting has led to heated discussion about the blame — and violence — aimed at Asians during the pandemic. It's the latest example in a long history of hatred fueled by disease. (Image credit: Sally Deng for NPR)

A Boston Woman Built A Website To Help Her Community Access Vaccines — Then It Grew

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NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Diana Rastegayeva about starting a service to help people in her community access vaccines during her maternity leave, which has now snowballed into a whole operation.

City Dwellers Are Driving To The Country To Take The Vaccines Locals Won't

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As states add new groups to vaccine eligibility lists, more city folks are making long drives out to rural towns to take the appointments that vaccine-wary local residents aren't.

Dialysis Centers An Efficient Option To Vaccinate Quickly And Reach Minority Groups

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About half of dialysis patients nationally are Black or Latino and vulnerable to severe Covid-19 or death. Many get dialysis three times a week, so vaccinating at those centers would be efficient.

Nearly Half Of States Will Make All Adults COVID-19 Vaccine Eligible By April 15

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Officials said Friday that 46 states and Washington, D.C., have announced plans to expand eligibility to all adults by President Biden's May 1 deadline, with many set to do so in the coming weeks. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Cuba's Revolutionary Dream: Making Its Own COVID Vaccine

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Cuba is going it alone. No contracts with big drug makers, no support from WHO's vaccine program. If successful, Cuba will be producer of the first vaccine developed in Latin America. (Image credit: Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty Images)

When Your Fad Diet Fails, And It Probably Will, 'Just Eat'

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Diets often fail in the long term, because they're too strict or require unnatural eating habits. In a new book, Barry Estabrook turns to science and history to find a weight-loss regimen that works. (Image credit: Michele Abercrombie/NPR)

Biden Defends His Response To Migrants At The Border And COVID-19 In Press Conference

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President Biden gave his first formal press conference, defending his response to the influx of migrants at the border and COVID-19 among a range of other pressing issues.