Doctor’s Visits Archives

Does my child need antibiotics?

November 15, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Procedures, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

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, 2018/0 Comments/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Check-ups, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Neurological, Parenting, Procedures, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.

Answers to your FAQs about the flu vaccine

October 5, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Right Feature, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

As 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, 2018/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

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.

Back-to-school health tips

August 17, 2018/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Health, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Follow these back-to-school health tips to help prepare for a successful new school year.