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Helping your child cope with shots

November 26, 2018/0 Comments/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

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 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.