Name: Ways to ensure a healthy winter for your family #WellnessAwareness #PreventiveHealthcare #SymptomAware [Video]
Uploaded: 2024-06-13T11:19:30+00:00
Description: With flu season in full swing and a rise in RSV cases, there can be increased concerns about how to limit exposure to an illness and what to do if

Ways to ensure a healthy winter for your family [Video]

With flu season in full swing and a rise in RSV cases, there can be increased concerns about how to limit exposure to an illness and what to do if your child becomes sick. It can also be tricky to determine what your child has developed because the common cold, COVID-19, the flu and RSV share many of the same symptoms: fever, cough, fatigue, stuffy nose, sore throat and sneezing.

Here are a few ways to ensure you and your family stay healthy this winter.

Consult Your Pediatrician

If you have concerns about vaccines, at-home treatments or symptoms, contact your pediatrician for further guidance. Your pediatrician will determine if your child needs to be seen.
Many over-the-counter medicines contain ingredients that can harm children, so seek your pediatrician’s recommendations before giving any medication.
If your pediatrician recommends being seen, tests can be performed to confirm your child’s illness.

Stay Up-to-Date with Vaccines

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Tags Preventive Healthcare, Symptom Aware, Wellness Awareness