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The condition in which a child or adult has seizures is known as epilepsy. It afflicts 470, 000 children  in the United States and is the fourth most common brain condition. In fact, most adults who have it get diagnosed during childhood, with the first symptoms occurring during the first year of their life. Despite being a common illness, most parents may not know when their child is having a seizure, so it is important to know everything about them to seek timely pediatric services . What are Seizures? Your brain is chock-full of nerve cells that communicate with each other via electrical impulses. Simply put, anything that disrupts this communication may cause an overload of electric charge, which manifests as a seizure . What prompts this abnormality is unknown. However, if it occurs twice a day, your child’s pediatric specialist  may give them a formal epilepsy diagnosis. Signs to Watch Out For While specific symptoms largely depend on the type of seizures, here are the m...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use . Due to the fact that research into coronavirus inoculation is far from complete, it is important to consult family medicine specialists , especially if you are pregnant or have a history of vaccine allergy. Types of COVID-19 Vaccines At present, three vaccines have been approved for mass distribution. 1.  Pfizer/BioNTech You have to be at least 16 years old to get this vaccine, which is administered in two doses, with the second shot given after three weeks. 2.  Moderna You have to be at least 18 to receive this two-shot vaccine, which is administered across a period of four weeks. 3.  Johnson & Johnson This single-shot vaccine is safe for those 18 and above. Side Effects: The Good and the Bad According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , mild side effects may manifest within a couple of days after you get your second shot. The vaccine may never make you f...