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Helping your child cope with shots

November 26, 2018/0 Comments/in Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Infants, Parenting, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers, Vaccines /by Children's National

There are many strategies that you can use with your child to help reduce distress and fleeting pain associated with shots.

Does my child need antibiotics?

November 15, 2018/0 Comments/in Bacterial Infections, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Infants, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Left Feature, Medications, Procedures, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

When a child needs antibiotics, the potential benefits that the antibiotics will deliver outweigh these risks.

Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

October 12, 2018/in Autism, Check-ups, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Infants, Neurological, Parenting, Procedures, Right Feature, School Aged, Stress and Anxiety, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Our Autism Behavioral Communications support team shares some tips to ensure your child has a positive experience.

Answers to your FAQs about the flu vaccine

October 5, 2018/in Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Infants, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers, Vaccines /by Children's National

As the 2017-2018 flu season draws near, we’ve compiled some answers to your frequently asked questions about the flu vaccine.

Steps to take for a successful back-to-school transition

August 22, 2018/in Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Teens, Toddlers, Vaccines /by Children's National

Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Health System, shares tips on how to make returning to a school routine easier on your child.