An immunization is the process of making a person resistant to an infectious disease. Immunizations are done to keep the general public safe and healthy. They are especially important in school settings as children are in close proximity of one another for 8 hours a day. Small children, especially, are susceptible to illnesses and infections because their immune systems do not fully develop until they [...]
It’s scary when newborns get sick. They can’t tell you what’s wrong so you’re quite at a loss as to how to react or what to do. Luckily, here are a few tips to send some help your way. Read on to find out how you can manage a sick baby. Be Prepared Watch out for the symptoms. Know what they mean. Is your child [...]
It’s not often easy to tell a common cold from the flu in children. Here are a few tips to help you find out what you’re dealing with. Symptoms Both the flu and the cold are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They are contagious. However, they aren’t the same. Colds may often last for about seven to ten days while a flu may last for [...]
Last year’s flu season was historic in its severity partially because of the subtypes of flu that were circulating and partly because last year’s vaccine was only 40% effective. The lack of effectiveness did not come close to the failures of the 2004 to 2005 season where the vaccine was only 10% effective, or the 2014 to 2015 season where the vaccine was only 19% [...]
When your child is suffering from allergies, it can be difficult to find solutions that don’t involve the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. When you’re searching for answers to helping your child cope with either season, dietary, or other types of allergies, consider these drug-free options: Saline Rinses and Sprays Rinsing the nostrils is one of the best ways to prevent the problems that [...]
If your child is allergic to dairy and keeps consuming foods with high dairy content, they could end up with other health problems like ear infections. If you think your child has an ear infection, the best thing you can do is bring them to the doctor for allergy testing. What is allergy testing? If your doctor thinks your child may be suffering from an [...]
If your child has painful bowel movements, then they may have constipation. Here’s what you need to know about constipation and your child. Constipation Symptoms Does the baby have pain in their stomach? Are they bloated? Is there bleeding with the bowel movements? Are there any soiling accidents? If you see any of these signs, then your child may be suffering from constipation. Is it [...]
