by admin | Sep 25, 2023 | Day care centers
Originally Published by Philly Voice Sending your child to daycare for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. As you prepare your little one for this new chapter, you should brace yourself for the inevitable bouts of sickness and the high likelihood that...
by admin | Sep 18, 2023 | Schools
Originally Published by WCVB5 ABC You don’t need to tell local parents that there are nasty germs out there. They already know the viruses, the bacteria — even the bugs — are back. “One catches it,” said a mom having lunch outside with her two...
by admin | Sep 11, 2023 | Schools
Originally Published by CBS 58 As students head back to the classroom to start a new school year, health experts are urging parents to keep a close eye on their child’s health. With COVID-19 cases on the rise throughout the nation, the most recent update from...
by admin | Sep 6, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by CBS News With summer ending, doctors are gearing up for what is expected to be a busy fall and winter with a convergence of three viruses. Three respiratory viruses are the most concerning right now. COVID hospitalizations are low but have...
by admin | Sep 5, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by NorthJersey.com Packed pediatricians’ offices. Late-night visits to the emergency room. Bare pharmacy shelves. Those were some of the scenes that played out in New Jersey last fall when the flu, RSV and to a lesser extent COVID developed...
by admin | Aug 28, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by ABC News Health officials are urging the public to plan ahead when it comes to scheduling their vaccinations, as this year may look a little different than previous seasons. With fall approaching, public health officials are spreading the word...
by admin | Aug 25, 2023 | Outbreaks
Originally Published by Yahoo!News After last year’s “tripledemic” of RSV, flu and COVID reportedly overwhelmed health systems, experts are looking ahead to the 2023-2024 winter season and offering predictions. During the 2022-2023 flu season, the CDC...
by admin | Aug 21, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by FortuneWell Late last year, a so-called “tripledemic” of COVID, flu, and RSV overwhelmed hospitals—especially pediatric ones—in the U.S. and abroad. The same pattern could play out again this year, experts warn. Just when and how high levels of...
by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by CBS News It may still feel like summer, but the fall is quickly approaching — along with the risk of seasonal viruses. On “CBS Mornings” Monday, Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public...
by admin | Aug 14, 2023 | Schools
Originally Published by Care.com Below is a go-to guide on when to keep a child home from school, addressing common concerns and queries parents may have. Just remember: a soft blanket, a bowl of soup and your patented brand of TLC are sometimes the best medicine....