Injury and First Aid Archives

Combating diarrhea and upset stomach from antibiotics

March 24, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Diseases and Conditions, Gastrointestinal, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Most often, just time and light foods are the best medicine for diarrhea and upset stomach caused by antibiotics.

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of pediatric pain medicine!

January 13, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Injuries, Diseases and Conditions, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Pain, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

How much do you know about pain and pediatric pain medicine? Take our quiz and find out!

Mother checking on sick daughter laying in bed

Fevers in children

January 2, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid/by Rise and Shine

Wondering what to do about your child’s fever? In this video, My Pocket Pediatrician Dr. Lili Moran talks about fevers, how to treat them and when to seek medical care.

How to reduce choking hazards

December 3, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Family Life, First Aid, Household Risks, Injury and First Aid, Parenting, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Common choking hazards include round foods, toys with small parts and toy foods that look like something that could be eaten.

Little boy drinking water from public fountain

Heat-related illness in kids – know the signs

June 27, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, First Aid, Injury and First Aid, Safety, Summer Safety/by Rise and Shine

Kids produce more heat during activities and sweat less, which is why they are more susceptible to heat-related illness, especially on hot, humid days.