Carrying too much weight in a backpack or wearing it the wrong way can lead to unnecessary pain and strain for your child. When shopping for your child’s school backpack this month and helping them load it for school, take these steps to avoid potential health problems. Choosing a Backpack Choose a backpack with…
The 2023 flu season is expected to arrive earlier than usual with an uptick in cases already occurring in September. We may also see a tricky RSV season and an upward trend in COVID as a new variant is circulating. The Flu, COVID, or RSV: What is causing my symptoms? It may be challenging to…
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common virus in young children and, while it is usually not serious, it is very contagious.
16 Tips for Taming Seasonal Allergies in Children by Lou Romig, MD, FAAP, FACEP, Medical Director, After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care.
Norovirus, like other viruses that cause vomiting and/or diarrhea, is very contagious to both children and adults. Know what to do in these situations.
