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Why Your Child Needs a Flu Vaccine This Fall September 25, 2026

Fall in Utah County means cooler weather, school routines, and more time spent indoors. It also means flu season is approaching. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends an annual flu vaccine for all children ages 6 months and older who don’t have a medical reason not to receive one. For most kids, September and … Continue reading “Why Your Child Needs a Flu Vaccine This Fall”

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) November 15, 2022

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RSV usually looks similar to the common cold.
RSV is common among children under two but in certain at-risk kids it can develop into a more serious illness.
Proper hand washing and avoiding exposure are two important preventative steps.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips | Tagged cold & flu, infants, rsv

Preventing Dehydration in Children July 1, 2021

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Children are at the highest risk for dehydration when they are sick or when it is hot outside.
It is easier and healthier to keep your body hydrated than having to play catch up later.
If your child is showing signs of dehydration you need to rehydrate your child right away.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged dehydration, flu, heat, hydrate, hydration, sports, summer

6 Reasons to Get Your Child’s Flu Shot at their Doctor’s Office September 4, 2020

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85% of physicians recommend getting flu shots from your regular doctor.
Most in-store flu shot options are not authorized to vaccinate kids under 6.
Our pediatric nurses are specially trained to work with kids.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips | Tagged flu season, flu shots, vaccination, vaccines

Office Visits And COVID-19 Precautions July 6, 2020

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We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and it is safe to bring your child to your doctor's office for well-visits and normal sick visits.
Screening protocol are in place in all of our offices to help detect and direct potential COVID-19 cases.
If we ever believe it is unsafe to visit one of our offices, we would alert you immediately.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Covid 19, Health Alerts | Tagged appointments, call us first, coronavirus, COVID-19, immunizations, physicals, school, sick baby, sick child, sick kids, sports, well child

Surviving Norovirus—or that thing we call “stomach flu” July 30, 2019

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Vomiting is usually caused by viral gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach flu.
Dehydration is the most serious complication from vomiting, so parents should be vigilant about keeping their child hydrated.
The stomach flu is highly contagious, so be extra careful about hand washing and disinfecting.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips | Tagged dehydration, flu, illness, stomach flu, vomiting

10 Flu Prevention Tips January 4, 2019

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The flu is highly contagious and can be dangerous.
Flu prevention protects you, your family, and those too vulnerable for vaccination.
Flu shots are essential, but only one of a series of steps you can take to protect yourself.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips | Tagged flu, flu season, illness, illness prevention, prevention, tips, winter

When is the best time to get a flu shot? October 1, 2018

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Getting a flu shot as soon as vaccines are available (usually September) offers the best protection.
The flu is much more serious than the common cold and can cause serious complications.
Most people over 6 months old should get a flu shot.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Immunizations | Tagged flu shot, flu vaccine

2018 Walk-in Flu Shot Clinics September 27, 2018

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”

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips, Health Alerts, Healthy Living for Kids, Immunizations, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged 2018, clinic, flu, vaccination

The Importance of Hand Washing January 26, 2017

Washing hands is one of the simplest ways to prevent illness.
Teaching kids when to wash is as important as teaching them how to wash.
Try the glitter game to teach small kids about how germs spread.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips, Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged cold & flu, handwashing, hygiene, school

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