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Younger or older, kids sometimes have a tough time knowing when to come inside from the cold. To nip frostbite in the bud, check on your kids regularly to make sure that mittens are dry and warm and noses aren’t too red. If you’re going outside in the cold, stay safe — and warm. Make […]
Observe the child in your care closely for symptoms of respiratory illness. If your child develops respiratory symptoms, a fever, or becomes fatigued and less responsive than usual, contact your child’s healthcare provider.If your child does become ill with flu, the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) is approved to treat influenza illness in infants aged 2 […]
Contact Dermatitis –Poison Ivy, etc. (Applicable in spring, Summer & Fall) This is an itchy, spreading rash, secondary to contact with plants like, poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak, and others Teach your kids to identify these plants Try to remove those plants from the areas where kids play If you are exposed, you should […]
Antiviral drugs are prescription medications (pills, liquid, an inhaled powder, or an intravenous solution) that fight the illness, such as the flu in your body. Flu is usually accompanied by the following symptoms: respiratory problems, the runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. In some cases, there may be vomiting […]
Parents can also receive the flu shot at our site. Call or inquire at your child’s next visit. This Website may not be current and in case of any doubt, patients should call the office at (973) 904-1000 for clarification. Forms listed here can be printed out; please complete them before your next visit. It is […]
Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory illness. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The flu is caused by influenza viruses and is contagious Influenza Vaccination […]
Swimming- Staying Safe & Healthy Water can be contaminated & can cause recreational water illness (RWI) including: Diarrhea- by swallowing water contaminated with parasites, bacteria, Pink Eye- and other infections (gastroenteritis, croup, sore throat or cold) that can be caused by adenovirus Hepatitis A – A viral infection of liver. Though associated with contaminated food, […]
This is when trees and flowers bloom, children want to play outside but the pollen count could be high potential cause for allergy. Allergies are in the Forms of sneezing, itchy nose, itchy eyes, cough, asthma, cold, and rash on skin and scalp (small itchy pimples all over) Care Against Pollens: Pollens on skin, hair, […]
With flu season being more widespread than usual, find out some ways to protect your kids!
Children younger than 5 years of age – especially those younger than 2 years old – are at high risk of serious flu-related complications. Complications from the flu among children in this age group can include pneumonia (an illness where the lungs get infected and inflamed), dehydration (when a child’s body loses too much water […]
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