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2024-2025 Flu Season: What Parents Should Know

As the 2024-2025 flu season approaches, parents everywhere are preparing to keep their families healthy. With changing viruses and lingering concerns about COVID-19, it’s important to stay informed. Below, we’ll cover key questions like: What do flu symptoms look like?Continue reading

Say Boo to the Flu at Kids First Pediatrics!

It’s that time of year again! Help protect your little ones from the flu at our Flu Clinic on Saturday, October 26th, from 8 AM – 12 PM at our Brookstone office. Flu shots can help to keep your family healthy during flu season! … Continue reading

Back-to-School Health Checklist for Parents

The phrase “back to school” is met with cringing by kids and rejoicing by parents. Some kids are happy to be back with their friends, but most would rather continue their loosey goosey summer routine; late nights, sleeping in, no real schedule.Continue reading

Summer Health Guide for Kids: Preventing Common Risks

Summer brings warmth and sunshine, perfect for outdoor adventures with your children. From swimming and hiking to picnicking in the park, there’s so much to enjoy. However, it’s essential to be mindful of potential health risks that can affect your little ones.Continue reading

What Can Cause Tonsillitis in Children?

Tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the throat which on occasion can become inflamed and infected. Children are especially vulnerable and can suffer with a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. It is a common pediatric problem, but what can cause tonsillitis in children?Continue reading

How to Prevent Unintentional Childhood Injuries

Keeping your children safe from harm is the most important job parents have. Even one child can be difficult to keep tabs on, but when you have several, the odds of watching their every move becomes impossible. The best you can do is teach them about safety,Continue reading

How CPR and AED Techniques Can Save Your Child’s Life

You never know when an emergency might happen. If you have children, that thought can keep you up at night. Will you know what to do? Will you be able to remain calm and help your child? No one knows of course how they will act in a life-threatening situation,Continue reading