Sarah Burns, communications specialist at Children’s Medical Center, shares how she recently got her 3-year-old son, Mack, a flu vaccine and why it’s not too late to get one for your kids, too. Over the holidays, I took off almost two weeks from work (and honestly, responsibilities in general). When I came back, I was [...]
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Free flu shots for the whole family at MyChildren’s in Garland
The MyChildren’s location in Garland at 455 N. Garland Avenue is offering free flu shots today for the entire family on a first come, first served basis until they run out. As of Thursday morning (Jan. 24, 2013), the Garland MyChildren’s location has 150 flu shots still available for children ages 6 months and older [...]
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Why Say ‘Yes’ to Vaccinations
The recent resurgence of whooping cough in the United States has put the spotlight on several myths that have prompted a small but growing number of parents to opt against or delay childhood vaccinations. Some of these parents and other adults buying into these myths are not getting the booster shots they need, either (childhood [...]
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Endocrinology, Kids Health, Nutrition, Wellness
3 Ways to Curb Childhood Obesity
If you haven’t noticed a national push to lower childhood obesity rates, then you’re not paying attention. Major cities and school districts are trying new approaches in their lunchrooms, and programs like First Lady Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign, Let’s Move, are encouraging parents to get their kids fit. Some areas of the country already are [...]
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How to Pack Fresh, Fit School Lunches
Parents, now that the holiday break is over for your little ones, it’s time to start thinking about school lunches again. Making, packing and taking lunches from home ensures your kids get a healthy, well-balanced meal at school. After all, school cafeterias consistently offer kids favorites of pizza, chicken nuggets and hot dogs as part [...]
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Two Ways to Help Balance Your Family
Lacrosse, basketball, music lessons, Girl Scouts, cheerleading practice, volleyball…and that’s just the kids’ Wednesday schedule! Are you over scheduling your kids and becoming a stressed-out family? Extracurricular activities can be a positive force in children’s lives, but many experts caution that over scheduling can put some youngsters at risk. Balance is the key. Following are [...]
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Flu, Strep, RSV: Know When to Go to the ER
There may not be snow this Christmas, but there’s already a flurry of contagious diseases spreading through the DFW area. As cases of flu, RSV, viruses, strep and bronchiolitis surge, consider your child’s symptoms and match them below to know when and where you should seek treatment. Ok to wait Consider waiting until the next [...]
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Flu Spikes Early: Protect You and Your Kids
Flu season is in full swing, unlike last winter, when the DFW area didn’t see the flu hit until late March. We’ve seen 150 patients at Children’s since Nov. 10 who have tested positive for the flu, compared to just one case recorded as of this time last year. And our experts say the flu [...]
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