Flu season is here. This is just a little review on the topic.
First, you cannot get flu from the injectable vaccine. If you haven't gotten one you should.
Second, flu is a respiratory virus not stomach virus. That being said, flu makes you have high fevers, achiness and cough, NOT vomit or have diarrhea. If you have vomiting and diarrhea, you don't have the flu.
Third, there is medicine for the flu but typical antibiotics like azithromycin (zithromax) and amoxicillin don't treat viral illnesses.
Finally, flu is VERY conatgious. Let me be clear, it is extremely contagious. In other words, it is easy to get the disease. Get my point. If one person in the house gets it and you aren't vaccinated, everyone in the house will get it, so prevention is the key.
I hope that this dispells a few myths.
Kevin M. Windisch MD, FAAP
Sparks Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
(775) 359-7111
975 Roberta Lane, suite 101 B, Sparks, NV 89431.
www.facebook.com/sparkspeds.nv
Friday, December 17, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
9 month well exam
So What happens at nine months- after all there are no shots?
First we weigh and measure your child. We complete a thorough developmental exam. 9 months of age is right before a child starts to walk and talk so this is an important time to address developement.
Next we examine your child carefully. Special attention is paid to developing teeth and dental care. We often remind parents that they need to see a dentist at 1 year of age so they should start looking for one now.
After that we answer any questions that parents may have. This is a great time to talk to your doctor since there aren't any vaccines coming (unless you are behind on something).
Finally we finish with our teaching regarding safety. This includes preparing the house for a child who will soon be walking and very mobile.
I hope that you've found this educational and that this has answered some questions for you.
Kevin M. Windisch MD, FAAP
Sparks Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
(775) 359-7111
975 Roberta Lane, suite 101 B, Sparks, NV 89431.
www.facebook.com/sparkspeds.nv
First we weigh and measure your child. We complete a thorough developmental exam. 9 months of age is right before a child starts to walk and talk so this is an important time to address developement.
Next we examine your child carefully. Special attention is paid to developing teeth and dental care. We often remind parents that they need to see a dentist at 1 year of age so they should start looking for one now.
After that we answer any questions that parents may have. This is a great time to talk to your doctor since there aren't any vaccines coming (unless you are behind on something).
Finally we finish with our teaching regarding safety. This includes preparing the house for a child who will soon be walking and very mobile.
I hope that you've found this educational and that this has answered some questions for you.
Kevin M. Windisch MD, FAAP
Sparks Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
(775) 359-7111
975 Roberta Lane, suite 101 B, Sparks, NV 89431.
www.facebook.com/sparkspeds.nv
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