RSV or respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, looks and sounds a lot like a cold, but it's not. What is the difference? When should you be concerned enough to call your North Phoenix pediatrics office? RSV is a respiratory virus which infects the lungs and breathing passages. It is highly contagious, and usually effects very young children and older adults. In children under the age of [...]
Your child comes home from school and tells you he doesn't feel well. He is is warm to the touch, and looks tired. There may be stuffiness and a dry cough as well. It is likely that your child is suffering from the flu, a respiratory infection which affects the nose, throat and sinuses. Check them for symptoms. Flu symptoms include: sudden high fever headache [...]
Once summer comes to an end, school begins and lots of activities start up again. These are busy, fun days, except for when your child gets a cold or flu. It’s frustrating to deal with sickness in children, but there are things you can do to help lessen those sick days. A great way to help fight off colds and the flu is by teaching [...]
Fall and winter may seem like such fun months for children. They love getting outdoors to play in the snow with sleds and snowmen and everything else that goes with it. It isn't so much fun when they get colds or the flu. Colds and flu are very common in the colder months, and chances are your child will come down with one or both [...]
If there is one thing everyone has experienced it is the common cold. You know that the minute colder weather hits, here come all of the colds. It's just a fact of life, but there are ways to give your children the best care when they come down with a cold. You may be wondering how to choose a family doctor. Now that cooler weather [...]
Outdoor activity has lots to offer, helping healthy kids stay that way and encouraging valuable quality time for every member of your family. North Phoenix pediatrics professionals regularly see the benefits of outdoor activity for promoting healthy kids and healthy families. Rather than spending time inside, head outdoors and see what positive changes take place! When healthy kids head outside they are bound to be [...]
For healthy kids, summer camp might seem like an awesome stretch of fun and freedom, but as a parent, you may feel worried about the safety of your child at camp, including child care and nutrition regulations. Parents likely care more about the details of child care, nutrition, and safety at camp than their children might, but this concern is valid. There are ways to [...]
Water play can be a ton of fun for children, especially on hot Arizona days. But North Phoenix pediatrics professionals are careful to remind parents that when children are in or near water, parents should take extra safety precautions. Nobody wants a fun water day to turn into a tragedy, especially those involved in pediatrics care. Teach Your Children How to Swim Any child who [...]
School sports physicals have become a routine part of student athletics, so if your child is involved with school sports or extracurricular activities that require athletic exertion, you will likely be making appointments for school sports physicals with North Phoenix pediatrics experts on a regular basis. The idea of school sports physicals can be mystifying for parents who have not booked this type of evaluation [...]
School shots, or immunizations, are required in Arizona, so North Phoenix pediatrics clinics are well prepared to provide school immunization services to patients. There are many school immunization shots required by the state, so it’s a good idea to consult with your North Phoenix pediatrics clinic to find out exactly what your child needs in terms of school shots. Age and Health School immunization requirements [...]
