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Part 2, Common Back to School Illnesses
Last week we reviewed head lice, colds and flu and pinkeye. Today we will look at impetigo. Impetigo Impetigo is a skin infection caused by one or both of the following bacteria: group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. It is the most common skin infection in...
Planning a Road Trip?
Travel plans over the Labor Day weekend? Do you have the fluids in your car topped off, the tire pressure checked, bags packed for the road? How does your first aid bag look – is it stocked and ready for emergencies you may encounter on your trip? Preparedness doesn’t...
September is Preparedness Month – Are You Prepared?
September is Preparedness Month- Are You Prepared? With the waning days of summer, children and college students returning to school, summer harvests winding down, and the shorter days, the month of September is an ideal month to take stock of where you are in your...
A Terrifying Drug Targeted at Children- Rainbow Fentanyl
Authorities across the nation have started sounding the alarm over an influx of a highly dangerous drug flooding our country. Police and authorities are on high alert in their respective areas for rainbow fentanyl, a highly potent drug aimed at children and teens. ...
3 Common Back to School Illnesses Part 1 of 2
Part 1 As summer winds down, children across the nation are returning to school. Whether in public school or homeschooled they will be exposed to more germs as they interact with their peers. Children aren’t exempt from the annual onslaught of germs. Every year...
Education Series: Back To School
Bedtime Routine A consistent sleep schedule is essential for children to tackle their day-to-day tasks. With school starting, it has never been more important to cultivate good sleep habits. The CDC recommends children ages 3-5 years get 10-13 hours of sleep a night,...