Respiratory Syncytial Virus – Old Problem, New Solutions
December 9, 2024This article was originally posted last fall. I thought it would be good to update and repost it, as there have been some big changes in the world of RSV since then. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, has long been a known cause of bronchiolitis in infants and children under age two. Bronchiolitis is an infection of the smaller airways of the lung. It can be caused by several different viruses, but the most well known is RSV. I have discussed bronchiolitis in a previous article, which you can find here. We are revisiting bronchiolitis, and RSV in particular, due…
When It’s Cold Outside
As we dive further into November and our local kids are having the first snow days off of school for the year, I realized it was a good time to talk about keeping kids warm in the winter. This will…
Sports Safety – Concussion
Part of keeping kids safe while they play sports is the prevention and treatment of injuries. Today we will discuss concussion, including symptoms, prevention measures, activities most at-risk for concussion, treatment, and return-to-play protocols. What is a concussion? A concussion…
Influenza – Winter’s Recurring Threat
The Influenza virus, usually referred to as “the flu,” causes an illness that affects the respiratory system, particularly the trachea (windpipe) and the lungs. In the United States, Influenza infection occurs from the Fall to the early Spring. There are…
Infection Control in Schools and Childcare Settings
Pediatrics is an area of medicine that is very cyclical – in the summer we see a lot of kids for well child checkups and sports physicals, while in the winter we see lots of respiratory infections like pneumonia, RSV,…
The First Day of School – Help Your Child Be Ready
The first day of school carries many emotions along with it – excitement for a new school year, happiness of seeing friends again, anxiety about new environments and social situations, disappointment that summer is over, dread for the workload that…
Summer Safety – Drowning Prevention
This article was originally posted on June 13, 2020. It has been modified slightly for this publication. In summertime the temperatures climb high and we are all looking for ways to cool off. Swimming and water activities are common ways…
Keeping Cool When It’s Hot Outside
It’s definitely the middle summer when Heat Advisory warnings are popping up on weather apps and media outlets. High temperatures put kids at risk for heat-related illnesses, which can range from mild to life-threatening. Athletes who participate in outdoor sports…
Cuts, Bites, Bruises and More – First Aid Tips for Parents
Children are busy, curious, and adventure-seeking. A large part of child development is trying new things as well as improving older skills. Unfortunately both new and old experiences are not always injury-free. While sometimes children need to visit the doctor…
