About this episode

Holly Wayment and Dr. J.B. Cantey discuss the risks of salmonella in children and prevention strategies for parents.

Holly Wayment and Dr. J.B. Cantey discuss salmonella in babies and children, explaining why infants are at higher risk of sepsis, common sources of salmonella (animals, food, daycare), and the symptoms to watch for. They cover prevention tips—hand hygiene, safe food preparation, pet precautions—hydration guidance, and clear warning signs (fever, decreased intake, lethargy, bloody stools or seizures) that mean you should seek urgent medical care.

People in this episode

Host: Holly Wayment

Guest: Dr. J.B. Cantey

Topics covered

• salmonella
• infants
• sepsis
• prevention tips
• hydration guidance
• symptoms

Keywords

• salmonella
• infants
• sepsis
• symptoms
• prevention
• hydration
• medical care

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Organizations: salmonella

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