Article at a Glance The flu season in Utah is severe and early this year, with statewide hospitalization rates rivaling last year’s peak. A “mismatched” flu strain is hitting infants and the elderly particularly hard, adding pressure to local healthcare systems. Key strategies for protection include getting the flu vaccine, practicing strict hand hygiene, and … Continue reading “10 Pediatrician-Approved Tips to Protect Your Child During Flu Season in Utah”
Article at a Glance Measles is highly contagious, staying active in the air for up to two hours. One in five unvaccinated people who contract measles will require hospitalization, and complications can include permanent hearing loss, pneumonia, or brain swelling. Symptoms—including a high fever, cough, and runny nose—typically appear seven to 14 days after infection, … Continue reading “Pediatricians Answer the Top 8 Measles Questions from Utah Parents”
In Utah, kindergarteners and 7th graders have to be up to date on their immunizations before they can start school. If your child is not up to date, schedule an appointment now to beat the rush in August. Because of high demand, it is often hard to fit in last minute appointments. To attend kindergarten, … Continue reading “Beat the Rush for Kindergartener and 7th Grader Immunizations”
The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the rapid spread of measles around the world, noting a 79 percent increase in cases compared to 2022, with more than 306,000 cases reported last year. As of April 18, 125 measles cases have been reported across 18 US jurisdictions in 2024. As a comparison, the entirety … Continue reading “Measles Cases Are on the Rise: How to Protect Your Child”
Article at a Glance
Article at a Glance
Article at a Glance
The flu vaccine is important. It can save your family time, money, and may even save the life of someone you love. Flu killed approximately 80,000 people in the United States last flu season, according to the CDC. That record-setting number doesn’t take into account hospitalizations, doctor visits, or days missed at work or school. … Continue reading “2018 Walk-in Flu Shot Clinics”
Many parents, from Payson to Saratoga Springs, have questions about whooping cough. Utah County’s current Pertussis levels are in the news and parents are understandably concerned. The good news is, if your child has been vaccinated for Tetanus, he or she has also been vaccinated for whooping cough (Pertussis). While this doesn’t mean vaccinated kids … Continue reading “Is my child at risk from whooping cough?”
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