Doctor’s Visits Archives

Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

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/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/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/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.

Back-to-school vaccines: what parents need to know

August 15, 2018/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Health, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

As kids begin and return to school, here’s a guide to keep their vaccine record up-to-date.