Infections and Illness Archives

Is it safe to get the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?

September 16, 2021/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines /by Rise and Shine

As long as your child is eligible to get the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, then it is safe to administer them together.

The COVID-19 delta variant and kids

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

While the number of COVID-19 infections in children is increasing, there is currently no definitive evidence that the delta variant is more dangerous for kids.

What is long-haul COVID?

July 16, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Left Feature, Right Highlight, Symptoms and exposure /by Rise and Shine

Long-haul COVID, or long COVID, refers to a group of long-term symptoms people may experience after recovering from COVID infection.

Everything you need to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

July 12, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.

Myocarditis (heart inflammation) and the COVID-19 vaccine

May 26, 2021/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines /by Rise and Shine

The CDC is looking into reports that a small number of adolescents and young adults developed a heart issue called myocarditis after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.