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Hackensack Meridian Children&rsquo;s Health Experts Weigh In Manahawkin, N.J. - August 7, 2026 - The <a href="https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/158/1/e2026077414/207901/Prevention-Screening-Diagnosis-and-Treatment-of" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)</a>, the nation's leading group of pediatricians, has issued crucial new guidance to protect children and teens from iron deficiency. These updated recommendations are designed to help parents and doctors prevent severe complications, including learning and concentration issues as well as other developmental delays through improved screening, adjusted treatment protocols and dietary interventions.

Iron deficiency is a widespread problem that can affect a child's brain development and lead to fatigue and anemia. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003 to 2010, at least 15% of toddlers and 11% of adolescents are iron deficient, and the numbers may be rising.
The new guidance on iron deficiency provides the following strategies and recommendations for prevention and treatment from birth through the teenage years:
<ul><li>Prevention that begins at birth with the AAP recommending iron supplements for exclusively breastfed babies by four to six months of age.</li><li>For toddlers and young children, the focus is on a diet rich in iron and limiting the amount of milk they drink, as too much milk can interfere with iron absorption.</li><li>The guidelines highlight the importance of screening for and addressing heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescent girls, a common cause of iron deficiency.</li><li>A once-daily oral iron supplement is effective for most infants, children and teens.</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.getcare.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/provider/melissa-carrie-wallach/1319843" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa Wallach, M.D., FAAP</a>, pediatrician at Hackensack Meridian K. Hovnanian Children&rsquo;s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, says these updated guidelines are a huge step forward for everyday pediatric care. &ldquo;The 'silent' problem of iron deficiency can impact everything from a toddler's development to a teenager's ability to focus in school. The new recommendations give us a clear, preventative roadmap from birth through adolescence. It's about providing the best, most evidence-based care at every stage of childhood," she said.

These new guidelines, written by medical experts and based on the latest scientific evidence, are designed to give parents and pediatricians the best tools to ensure children grow up healthy and thrive. Parents are encouraged to talk to their pediatrician about these recommendations and what they mean for their child's health.
To learn more, visit <a href="http://hackensackmeridianhealth.org/kids" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hackensackmeridianhealth.org/kids</a>. ###(photo by vecteezy.com)

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MANAHAWKIN - Southern Ocean Medical Center is hosting a FREE LECTURE ON Understanding Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Walk and Talk on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Doc Cramer Sports Complex, 490 Doc Cramer Blvd, Manahawkin. Join our dietician to explore risk factors, healthy lifestyle modifications, and practical tips for managing blood sugar levels while walking. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990.

MANAHAWKIN - Southern Ocean Medical Center is hosting FREE Wellness Screenings on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at ShopRite of Manahawkin, 733 Rt 72, Manahawkin. Join us on our Your Health on the Move Van as medical staff perform wellness screenings, which include blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, and stroke risk assessments. *Fasting is not required. For more information, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990.

WARETOWN - Southern Ocean Medical Center is hosting FREE Wellness Screenings on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 1 - 4 p.m. at ShopRite of Waretown, 501 US-9, Waretown. Join us on our Your Health on the Move Van as medical staff perform wellness screenings, which include blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, and stroke risk assessments. *Fasting is not required. For more information, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990.
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Manahawkin, N.J. - On Tuesday, August 25, Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center is sponsoring a blood drive at the hospital in collaboration with Vitalant. The event will take place 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. in the hospital&rsquo;s Beach Plum Conference Room, 1140 Rt. 72 West, Manahawkin. Donors must be at least 16-years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and haven&rsquo;t donated whole blood in the eight weeks prior to the appointment. To participate, donors are encouraged to register for an appointment at <a href="http://donors.vitalant.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">donors.vitalant.org</a> (use code: XSOMC) or by calling 877-258-4825 and must present identification upon arrival.&nbsp;

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