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The Flu Shot For Kids

The Flu Shot For Kids

Getting a flu shot is an annual tradition in my home. The kids grumble and fret, but they know they have to go. They also know that they'll get a donut afterward as compensation for their trials and tribulations. I don't necessarily encourage bribery in kids,

Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: The What, When, and How

Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: The What, When, and How

Remember the infamous 2023 "tripledemic" of RSV, Flu, & COVID? I sure do. My 15-month-old baby got walloped by RSV and then also tested positive for COVID during our SECOND trip to urgent care in 2 days. We worked through a whole host of breathing problems, but he

What Drugs Are Safe and Effective for Seasonal Allergy Treatment in Children?

What Drugs Are Safe and Effective for Seasonal Allergy Treatment in Children?

Cold winter months make me long for spring. When spring rolls around and everyone in my house can’t stop sneezing, I swiftly long for summer. Or some good noise-canceling headphones. Where I live, we have not 4 seasons but 11. There’s winter, then fool’s spring, then winter

The Best Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergies Without Medication

The Best Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergies Without Medication

Seasonal and environmental allergies in kids occur when their immune systems overreact to a normal substance in the environment. Pollen in the summer, ragweed in the fall, and dust in the winter are some very common examples of allergens that can wreak havoc in little noses. With continual exposure to

Seasonal Allergies in Kids

Seasonal Allergies in Kids

It’s the month of June. Birds are tweeting, the sun is shining, and parents everywhere breathe a sigh of relief. We made it through cold and flu season y’all. We made it. The kids run in the house after an afternoon playing outside, and that’s when you