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St. Petersburg: Handling Common Childhood Allergies – Symptoms, Treatment, and Care at Your Kid’s Urgent Care

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Allergies are common in children, and understanding them is the first step toward effective management. Overreaction of the immune system to seemingly harmless substances such as pollen, dust mites, or food can trigger symptoms that range from mild to life-threatening. Fortunately, with the right information and medical support, families can manage allergies effectively, minimizing their …

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Allergies vs. Asthma: The Differences and How to Treat Them

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Children’s bodies are fragile, so parents must protect their children. However, a parent can only do so much, especially since they cannot expect to monitor their kids 24/7. When this happens, the child is exposed to various environmental risks and experiences certain conditions, such as allergies and asthma. Allergies and asthma are among children’s most …

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Why Food Allergies Among Children are Increasing Far and Wide

There’s no denying it: food allergies are on the rise. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of food allergies has increased by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. And while the exact reasons for this increase are still unknown, there are a few theories out there. Exploring the …

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Different Skin Allergies That Are Common in Kids

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You may be amazed to learn just how many different skin allergies kids can have. Many of these are very common, and it’s important to know what to look for to get your child the treatment they need. In this post, we’ll look at some of the most typical skin allergies in children and receive …

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Head Lice Prevention Month

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School is back in session, which means germs, germs, and more germs! We know you’ve been having conversations with your children about how to protect themselves from germs and bacteria that could lead to infection (and more importantly, missed school days) – but what’s about head lice? Head lice is just as important as other …

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Allergies Or A Cold?

It’s that time of the year where flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and allergies are coming on in full force. This year’s allergies have been especially intense with extremely high rates of pollen causing misery in the eyes and noses of those young and old. …

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How Sleep Affects Children’s Health

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A normal sleep routine is critical to child development and establishing a healthy lifestyle. In fact, sleep is one of the primary activities in early development of children and is an indispensable part of success. An adequate sleep schedule has shown to improve attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental/physical health in school-aged children. In …

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Resolutions For The Whole Family

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We’re one week into 2019 and parents everywhere are working hard to keep their New Year’s Resolutions. Every year, over 60% of Americans set goals to make healthy lifestyle changes. However, research shows that within the first two weeks of those resolutions, 25% give up on their goals. Ultimately, only about 8% of people actually …

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Keeping Kids in a Healthy Holiday Routine

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The holidays are here – the house is decorated, cookies are in the oven, family is in town, and the kids are super excited about no school for two whole weeks! While the holidays are always an exciting time, it is important to keep kids on a regular schedule. Routine is important for children as …

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Ibuprofen Recall: The Importance of Correct Dosages for Children

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PSA: Infant Ibuprofen has been recalled at CVS, Walmart and Family Dollar. According to the recall announcement, some concentrations were potentially too high and could be dangerous if consumed. The result of too much ibuprofen in a child could result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal pain, ringing in ears, and headache. Luckily, no …

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