RSV, Flu & COVID: What is the Difference?

Your child has a stuffy nose, cough, and fever. Is it the flu? COVID? Or are they symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Let’s look at four common childhood illnesses caused by viruses – COVID, flu, the common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). All of them share some similar symptoms. Here are some clues […]

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Things to Know About the Flu Vaccine

This flu season is off to an early start. In October, a record number of children under age 4 years were hospitalized with the flu—the most in 10 years. The best thing parents can do to protect their children and others from the flu is to get them vaccinated! Influenza viruses change yearly. All children age 6 […]

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COVID: Back to School Guidance 2021-22

What to do if a child reports a new Covid-19 diagnosis. Parents are advised to keep their children home and quarantine for 10 days from the onset of their symptoms OR 10 days from the date of their positive test if symptom free. The ill student can return to school and end isolation once the […]

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Halloween & COVID-19: Have Fun While Staying Safe

Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still plenty of ways families can have fun while avoiding the scare of being exposed to or spreading the virus. Most importantly, keep […]

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COVID 19 and the 20/21 School Year

As parents we’ve all been faced with the dilemma of making the best decision for our children this school year. COVID19 has seemingly thrown us one curve ball after another. What will our schedules look like? Will our children be safe in a traditional school setting? Will we have high transmission rates throughout the fall […]

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COVID Time: In Office Visits

Visits during COVID-19 In the office Even though families are staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are still important reasons why you may need to bring your child into the office, including: Newborn visits after a baby is born. To stay up-to-date on immunizations and well child visits. For hearing and vision screenings. To […]

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