Pediatricians see a rise in respiratory infections this time of year, and it can be hard to tell them apart. “COVID, RSV, influenza A and B—all of these are respiratory viruses, and the symptoms overlap a lot,” says Dr. Pilar Bradshaw with Eugene Pediatric Associates.
Parents across the country are under a lot of stress these days, so much so that the U.S. surgeon general has issued an advisory calling it a significant health issue.
Your family medical history—it’s one of the first things you’re asked about when you take your child to the doctor. That history plays an important role in your child’s health, and the more you and your pediatrician know about your relatives’ mental and physical health, the better care your child will receive as they grow.
More than 60 years ago, Oregon became a pioneer in children’s health by requiring newborn screening. These simple tests, which are now mandated nationwide, can detect dozens of health issues right away—giving babies the best possible chance for a healthy life.
Social media is where a lot of parents find community, share their experiences and seek advice. While you can find lots of information about children’s health online, it’s not always easy to sort fact from fiction.
As we transition to fall, medical providers are urging families to get their children immunized against the flu, a highly contagious respiratory illness, in hopes to reverse last year’s rise in flu cases and deaths.