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A child, struggling to breathe due to RSV, holds an inhaler, seeking relief from respiratory symptoms.

21 Nov RSV vs. the Common Cold: How to Tell the Difference and When to Seek Medical Care

Posted at 09:00h in Child Care, Colds, Fever, Flu, General Health, Infections, Pediatrics, Stress, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

As parents, it's only natural to worry when our little ones aren't feeling their best. During the fall and winter months, children are more susceptible to respiratory infections, and two common culprits are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and the common cold. Both can cause similar...

A child receives a vaccination from a healthcare professional, an important step in protecting their health.

17 Jan How to Prepare Your Child for Flu Season

Posted at 09:00h in Child Care, Fever, Flu, General Health, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

The cold and flu season can be a challenging time for children and their families. In addition to dealing with symptoms such as fever, cough, and congestion, parents also have to worry about the spread of illness to other family members and friends. Fortunately, there...

A sick child, wrapped in a blanket, has a thermometer placed under their tongue to measure their temperature.

04 Jan Child Fever: When to Worry

Posted at 09:00h in Child Care, Fever, Flu, General Health, Infections, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Child fevers can be alarming for parents, but they are often a normal part of a child's immune system response to an infection. It's important for parents to know when a child's fever is cause for concern and when to seek medical attention. First, it's important...

A sick toddler, sneezing and suffering from a cold.

23 Nov How to Treat the Common Cold in Toddlers

Posted at 06:15h in Child Care, Child Safety, Colds, Fever, Flu, General Health, Infections, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Colds are a common occurrence among toddlers. Many healthy children catch between 8 and 10 colds and other viral infections during the first two years of their life, where the symptoms last up to 10 or more days. The good news is that the common...

A concerned parent uses a thermometer to check their child's temperature, assessing their health during an illness.

21 Sep Child Fevers: When to Worry?

Posted at 09:14h in Child Care, Child Safety, Fever, Flu, General Health, Infections, Pediatrics, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

Although it is vital to get quick treatment for your child's fever, in most cases it is not very dangerous, since you should also measure their temperature correctly. Most children might develop a fever after getting vaccinated, which might worry their parents. So, what counts as...

A caring mother administers medicine to her child, ensuring they feel better soon.

25 Aug Should You Give Your Child Meds Before Shots?

Posted at 16:34h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, Fever, General Health, Immunization, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Sleep, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Children can get many vaccines during various developmental periods, especially as infants and toddlers. However, some immunizations can result in side effects, such as a fever. Parents might want to give their young ones medications to relieve them of the fever, but there are complications. However,...

A baby lies on their back, spitting up milk after a feed.

07 Jun Spitting Up vs. Vomiting

Posted at 13:21h in Babies, Child Care, Child Safety, Fever, Flu, Formula Feeding, General Health, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

Every parent deals with a fair share of vomits and spit-ups. All babies do it now and then mostly with feeding. Spit-up happens when the formula or milk of your infant’s baby comes back up through the mouth (not forcefully). It usually comes with a burp....

A child with irritated, red skin, experiencing discomfort and itchiness due to a skin allergy.

07 Jun Does My Child Have Allergies?

Posted at 12:56h in Allergies, Babies, Fever, General Health, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Like adults or older kids, infants can also experience allergies to things, food, and unseen they inhale. When the babies show symptoms of any kind, it is often difficult to determine as they are unable to describe what they’re experiencing. Sometimes your child can catch...

A thirsty child takes a refreshing drink of water from a glass, staying hydrated on a hot day.

04 May How To Tell If Your Child is Dehydrated

Posted at 02:51h in Babies, Child Care, Fever, Flu, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Staying healthy and hydrated is important for all people, no matter what their age is. And while it may be fairly easy as an adult to tell when you are dehydrated and haven’t gotten enough water, it can be pretty difficult for kids to tell...

A sick child lies in bed, coughing repeatedly, their face flushed and eyes closed.

04 May Children’s Coughing—When It’s Time to Call A Doctor

Posted at 02:40h in Child Care, Colds, Croup, Fever, Flu, General Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Sleep, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

As a parent, chances are you are used to hearing plenty of coughs, sneezes, and sniffles from your little ones. However, while coughing, in general, may be relatively normal, there are certain coughs that seem more serious than others, and these more serious coughs can...