Pediatric Blogs

Do you get visions of sick days when you think about winter? The common cold can endure for seven to ten days and can swiftly spread to other family members. When this happens, it might take weeks for everyone in the family to get back on their feet. The best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to avoid getting a cold. Because the Covid-19 has mainly been spreading since last year, flu levels have been so low that immunity to the disease has deteriorated. As a result, this year's flu season may be more severe than usual. Children are the most vulnerable, and because lockdowns limit their exposure to influenza, they have a lower level of immunity. As children return to school and maybe fall ill, the likelihood of them contracting the illness increases. That's why it is more crucial than ever for children and even adults to obtain flu shots as soon as possible. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is currently available to children aged 12 and up. What Every Parent...

Pencils, erasers, and lunch boxes used to be at the top of most parents' fall shopping lists. Still, things have changed dramatically, and many parents are left wondering what genuinely are back-to-school basics during this pandemic. Talking about the coming school year, it's different from what we have before. To prepare your child, you must ask them about how they're feeling, their expectations, what they might need to succeed this school year, and how they might stay in touch with their pals.         But before anything else, make sure your children get a check-up from their pediatrician . Schedule your child's COVID-19 vaccination On May 10, 2021, the FDA approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents aged 12 to 15. Initially, the vaccination was only recommended for teenagers aged 16 and up. Extending the vaccine's age range is a big step in limiting the virus's spread. For questions or concerns about your kid having the COVID-19 vaccine, read o...