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How long does the flu vaccine protect you?
For 9 months to 1 year.
How do kids get ear infections?
Most middle ear infections at his age occur with sinusitis or upper respiratory infections. Younger than 2 years old children are more prone to infections because the eustachian READ MORE
Most middle ear infections at his age occur with sinusitis or upper respiratory infections. Younger than 2 years old children are more prone to infections because the eustachian tube for the middle ear lets fluid go to the middle ear when the are sucking or laying back. But when the face elongated with growth infections are less likely. Some children continue to get them if they have nasal allergies or recurrent sinusitis or eustachian tube dysfunction.
Why does my 6 year old have wrist pain?
It is usually due to muscle strain. Does he play a lot of video games or phone games. Watch how he holds his pencil to write. Does he grip it? If there is no swelling try children's READ MORE
It is usually due to muscle strain. Does he play a lot of video games or phone games. Watch how he holds his pencil to write. Does he grip it? If there is no swelling try children's motrin and see if it gets better. n If not it may need to be checked.
How do you help a child with nightmares?
Usually nightmares occur in lighter sleep Sometimes giving benadryl at night can get her into deeper sleep and help the nightmares. Also reassure her and get into a bedtime routine. READ MORE
Usually nightmares occur in lighter sleep Sometimes giving benadryl at night can get her into deeper sleep and help the nightmares. Also reassure her and get into a bedtime routine. Bath, read a book, and get into bed without electronics or tv.
My daughter got an insect bite last night
It looks like a large local reaction to a mosquito. They usually occur on exposed areas. I do not see any necrosis in the center of the bite like you usually see with spider READ MORE
It looks like a large local reaction to a mosquito. They usually occur on exposed areas. I do not see any necrosis in the center of the bite like you usually see with spider bite. Give benadryl by mouth and put hydrocortisone cream on the red areas. spray her room yhou flying insects and consider insect spray on her if she goes out afer the sun goes down.
What temperature does a child need to go to the hospital?
This depends on the age of the child and how they act. If the child is newborn to 2 months old, any fever above 100.4 is considered an emergency. An older child can have fever READ MORE
This depends on the age of the child and how they act. If the child is newborn to 2 months old, any fever above 100.4 is considered an emergency. An older child can have fever to 104 but act ok when the fever is down. They can be watched. A lower fever in an ill appearing child should be seen about
What is a high temperature for a 5 year old?
104 to 105. It is not necessarily the fever height but how they are acting. If they have trouble breathing vomiting or actin different they need to be checked.
How do you manage a viral fever in children?
Usually you can give tylenol and plenty of fluids. If any respiratory distress or dehydration seek help immediately.
Is 99.9 a dangerous fever for a 6 year old?
It is not considered a fever until temp is greater than 100.4. If she is acting normally do not medicate
What home remedy is good for a child's fever?
Lukewarm bath and plenty of fluids orally.
Can a stomach virus cause a fever?
It can. But if he is very sick appearing, he could have strep throat pneumonia appendicitis or UTI. These are just a few things that can mimic stomach virus. Also, if he gets READ MORE
It can. But if he is very sick appearing, he could have strep throat pneumonia appendicitis or UTI. These are just a few things that can mimic stomach virus. Also, if he gets dehydrated, he would need hydration even if it is a virus.
When should I take my child to the doctor for the flu?
If he is seen within 2 days of symptoms he can be treated with tamiflu which can shorten the illness. If it is longer than that you treat the fever and stay hydrated. If signs READ MORE
If he is seen within 2 days of symptoms he can be treated with tamiflu which can shorten the illness. If it is longer than that you treat the fever and stay hydrated. If signs of dehydration poor color or persistent high fever he would need to be checked. He needs to be getting yearly flu shot.
How long does Mono last in children?
Mono usually lasts about 6 weeks. Her spleen needs to be normal size and no fever before resuming normal activities
Can a child go to school with Mono?
He can but don't do any sports keep hydrated and if too tired only do half days.
What age should a child have an eye test?
Your pediatrician should be screening for vision problems even before this. At kindergarten they need to be seen by an eye doctor sooner if squinting or failed vision screen
What can you give a child for a stomach virus?
You can give something for vomiting phenergan , zofran or emetrol, clear liquids and watch for signs of dehydration. If this occurs he needs to be seen immediately.
Can a 7 year old have mono?
Yes even 2-3 year olds can get it. Usually the younger children have very enlarged lymph nodes in the neck with mono. It is viral and is spread through mouth secretions
Should I go to urgent care for the stomach flu?
Sure. Some children have vomiting with the flu but flu is usually respiratory symptoms.
How is diabetes diagnosed in children?
Checking fasting glucose and this is greater than 140 checking hg A1c and this is greater than 6.1 or checking urine and there is glucose in the urine. However you would then READ MORE
Checking fasting glucose and this is greater than 140 checking hg A1c and this is greater than 6.1 or checking urine and there is glucose in the urine. However you would then check glucose in blood if urine is positive
How do you treat the stomach virus in children?
Usually give something for nausea such as phenergan or zofran clear liquids and then crackers and advance the diet as tolerated over the next few days. If vomiting is excessive READ MORE
Usually give something for nausea such as phenergan or zofran clear liquids and then crackers and advance the diet as tolerated over the next few days. If vomiting is excessive you have to watch for dehydration. No urine output for 12 to 24 hours becoming more listless or poor color or perfusion. If this occurs she will need IV fluids
