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To vaccinate for measles or not? For many parents, the decision is still up in the air. Marc Mazade, M.D., MPH, medical director of Infection Control and Prevention at Cook Children's, shares how measles spreads and how to protect your family from it.
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Measles Transmission & Prevention: Q&A with Infectious Disease Expert

Measles Transmission & Prevention: Q&A with Infectious Disease Expert

An infectious disease physician explains measles transmission, incubation periods, and why vaccination is critical to stop the unseen spread.

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Respiratory illnesses, including flu, RSV and the common cold, are spreading throughout North Texas and leading to high patient volumes at Cook Children's emergency departments and Urgent Care Centers (UCCs).
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When a child isn't feeling well, knowing where to go for care can help them get the right treatment as quickly as possible. Learn more here: shorturl.at/koNj2
Where to Seek Care as North Texas Respiratory Cases Rise

Where to Seek Care as North Texas Respiratory Cases Rise

With respiratory illness cases increasing in North Texas, know your options for medical care.

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Celebrating a #HappyHalloween across Cook Children’s!
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We had a spook-tacular time today – our patients and their families at Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth and Prosper went trick-or-treating and our employees showed off their Halloween spirit by dressing up in creative costumes!
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Thank you to the many teams, departments and clinics who helped make this a special day for our patients throughout the system. See more photos from the festivities here: shorturl.at/ZOHCx
Cook Children's Treats no Tricks on Halloween

Cook Children's Treats no Tricks on Halloween

From a community Trunk-or-Treat at the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center to trick-or-treating throughout medical centers in Fort Worth and Prosper.

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Safety is the key to a fun and memorable Halloween! Before trick-or-treating begins, experts from Cook Children’s are offering advice to help families prepare for an enjoyable night. Learn more here: shorturl.at/2ojTE
Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared: Halloween Safety Tips

Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared: Halloween Safety Tips

Before trick-or-treating begins, experts from Cook Children’s Health Care System share essential tips from visibility on dark streets to candy safety.

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Thank you @Fortworthreport for covering such an important story! One year ago, a bold partnership set out to transform health and wellness in Fort Worth's Las Vegas Trail neighborhood. Today, the results speak for themselves.
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Las Vegas Trail health center sees more than 20,000 patient visits in first year fortworthreport.​org/2026/10/15/las-vegas-trail-health-center-sees-more-than-20000-patient-visits-in-first-year/
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Halloween is just around the corner, bringing costumes, spooky decorations and plenty of pretend monsters. But for some children and teenagers, the scariest things aren’t ghosts or spooky pumpkins. Something as small as a bug can trigger overwhelming fear and anxiety.
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According to Amanda L. Moen, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist at Cook Children’s, fear is a normal part of childhood development. “Fear is an emotion that basically tells us there is a potential threat in the environment that we should be aware of,” Dr. Moen said.
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However, when fear becomes intense, persistent or interferes with everyday activities, it may be a sign of a phobia. To learn more about how to help your family face their fears, visit: shorturl.at/OhnRA
Childhood Fears and Phobias | Cook Children’s

Childhood Fears and Phobias | Cook Children’s

Learn the difference between normal childhood fears and phobias, and how to recognize when your child’s anxiety may need extra support.

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One year ago, a bold partnership set out to transform health and wellness in Fort Worth's Las Vegas Trail neighborhood. Learn more: shorturl.at/WT2Ay
Celebrating One Year of the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center

Celebrating One Year of the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center

The Neighborhood Health Center serving the Las Vegas Trail area has welcomed more than 18,000 patient visits between JPS Health Network and Cook Children’s.

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As he dealt with severe kidney disease, 17-year-old Dylan Banks faced a choice: Continue with dialysis or try for a kidney transplant.
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Dylan named his new kidney “Clover” in the spirit of the transplant occurring on St. Patrick’s Day. Another fun fact? Dylan was the 250th patient to receive a kidney transplant at Cook Children’s since the program started in 1993.
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To read more about Dylan's story and this incredible team, visit: shorturl.at/gVzKE
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Cook Children's is proud to announce that five of our specialty programs earned national recognition on the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report (@usnews) Best Children's Hospitals list. Read more here: shorturl.at/VGNDf
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