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How to Help Your Child Recover From the Flu This Season

Caring for a sick child can feel overwhelming, especially when flu season rolls around. If your child catches the flu, you’re probably juggling worry, comfort, and exhaustion—all while trying to figure out how to help them recover as fast as possible. Luckily, with the right care and some patience, you can help them feel like themselves in no time!

Below, we look at everything you need to know to support your child’s recovery, keep them comfortable, and prevent future infections.

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Parents’ Guide to Navigating the 2024-25 Flu Season

Here at PediatriCare of Northern VA, we understand that flu season can be a source of concern for many families. Each year, our pediatricians focus on providing guidance and support to help you and your child stay healthy during this time. We’re here to ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about your child’s and family’s health.

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Back-to-School Health Checklist for Parents

The phrase “back to school” is met with cringing by kids and rejoicing by parents. Some kids are happy to be back with their friends, but most would rather continue their loosey goosey summer routine; late nights, sleeping in, no real schedule. Alas, Fall is coming and so is school, so parents must do some work, namely, a back-to-school health checklist for parents.

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Summer Health Guide for Kids: Preventing Common Risks

Summer brings warmth and sunshine, perfect for outdoor adventures with your children. From swimming and hiking to picnicking in the park, there’s so much to enjoy. However, it’s essential to be mindful of potential health risks that can affect your little ones. Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding and preventing common summer hazards.

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Finding Joy in the Small Victories of Premature Parenthood

It doesn’t matter how long your infant stayed in the NICU—5 days, 5 weeks, or longer. Regardless of the period of time, the day you are able to take your baby home is a triumph all its own. That is your first small victory. All the little things, the happy things, that occur afterward are about finding joy in the small victories of premature parenthood.

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Allergies in Children: Identifying Triggers and Managing Symptoms

Children are little bacteria magnets. They pick up every possible germ in their path. The same is true for allergens since kids have never met an allergen they didn’t like. Whether it’s food, the environment, or pets, the list goes on and on. Parents must be on guard all the time. Common allergies in children: identifying triggers and managing symptoms.

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How to Prevent Unintentional Childhood Injuries

Keeping your children safe from harm is the most important job parents have. Even one child can be difficult to keep tabs on, but when you have several, the odds of watching their every move becomes impossible. The best you can do is teach them about safety, depending on their age, and be observant. It may seem insurmountable, but let’s discover how to prevent unintentional childhood injuries.

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How CPR and AED Techniques Can Save Your Child’s Life

You never know when an emergency might happen. If you have children, that thought can keep you up at night. Will you know what to do? Will you be able to remain calm and help your child? No one knows of course how they will act in a life-threatening situation, but there are tools available to make you feel more confident. Let’s explore how CPR and AED techniques can save your child’s life.

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