0-1 year Archives

What do I need to know about COVID variants?

February 2, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Risk factors, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

Infectious disease expert Dr. Roberta DeBiasi answers some of your questions about the new COVID variants that are popping up.

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Can I donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine?

January 25, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Family life, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Yes, you can still donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine. There is no waiting period but make sure you are feeling well.

Winter safety tips from Safe Kids DC

January 21, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Right Highlight, Safety, Winter Safety/by Rise and Shine

The Safe Kids DC team has a few winter safety tips to keep the children in your life safe outside, in the car and at home!

Does my child really have a penicillin allergy?

January 20, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Less than 10% of all people who report a penicillin allergy are truly allergic. Of those who are truly allergic to penicillin, over 80% will lose their allergic tendency over a period of ten years.

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of pediatric pain medicine!

January 13, 2021/1 Comment/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Injuries, Diseases and Conditions, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Pain, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

How much do you know about pain and pediatric pain medicine? Take our quiz and find out!