Dec 23, 2022
Medical X-Press – Kimberly Cataudella
RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a common virus that typically runs through the region from December to February. (This year, the season began in October and was already starting to decline by the holidays.)
Anyone can catch and get sick from RSV, but it’s particularly a problem in premature infants and older adults. Most who catch it will recover in about a week.
The infection and death rate for RSV looks similar to the flu, so it is an illness to be taken seriously, Dr. Weber said.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-rsv-doctor-symptoms-treatments.html
Dec 22, 2022
Medical X-Press – Nikki Martyn
The holidays are a time for family, connection and love. Family traditions are an important component of the holiday season. They are constant and reliable. They allow us to slow down and be in the moment, appreciate each other and express gratitude.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-child-gift-presence-holidays.html
Dec 22, 2022
Romper – Miranda Rake
With a “tripledemic” of Covid, flu, and RSV circulating in the U.S. this winter, some parents are struggling to get their hands on go-to fever reducing medications, like Children’s Tylenol or Children’s Motrin. If your child has a fever, it can be panic-inducing to run to the store and not see that familiar bottle of Tylenol on the shelf. We asked a pediatrician what parents can do to keep sick kids comfortable if they encounter a kids’ Tylenol shortage in their area.
Read More: https://www.romper.com/parenting/childrens-tylenol-shortage-2022
Dec 21, 2022
The U.S. News and World Report – Cara Murez
While asthma is a lung condition that can make it harder to breathe, some things can make symptoms worse, such as illness, cold air and smoke, according to Children’s Minnesota in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
To avoid cold-weather flare-ups, make sure your child has the right clothing to wear outside, including a scarf or neck warmer they can wear over their mouth and nose. This can help warm and humidify the air they breathe.
Read More: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-12-21/winter-kids-asthma-high-time-for-flare-ups
Dec 21, 2022
WTOP – Kristi King
Many parents use electronic devices to keep young children occupied or calm, and a new study suggests it’s a bad idea. A Northern Virginia psychiatrist has tips for what to do instead.
Findings published in JAMA Pediatrics suggest that using mobile devices for calming children 3 to 5 years old corresponds with a decrease in executive functioning and an increase in emotional reactivity.
Read More: https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2022/12/how-using-screen-time-to-calm-youngsters-may-influence-child-development/
