by KidsStreet Urgent Care | Sep 12, 2018 | KidsStreet Urgent Care
Strep throat is a common childhood illness. It is the result of an infection by a bacteria known as Streptococcus. There are several various forms of the bacteria, but the two main types are group A Streptococcus and group B Streptococcus. Strep bacteria pass from one...
by KidsStreet Urgent Care | May 14, 2018 | KidsStreet Urgent Care
The average American child has six to 10 colds a year. In fact, children’s colds cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness. Here are 10 ways to help protect your child from germs, illness, and sickness at school. Know How and...
by KidsStreet Urgent Care | May 14, 2018 | KidsStreet Urgent Care
Hand washing is by far the best way to keep kids from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. As early as possible, get your child into the habit of washing her hands often and thoroughly. 1. When Hand Washing is important: After playing outside When...
by KidsStreet Urgent Care | May 9, 2018 | KidsStreet Urgent Care
Sensory overload occurs when the body is unable to process, organize, and respond to all the incoming sensory input. Although stress is a part of life and growing up, you need to intervene when you sense that it is undermining your child’s physical or...
by KidsStreet Urgent Care | May 8, 2018 | KidsStreet Urgent Care
Responding to a Choking Emergency Although children under age four are most at risk for choking on food and small objects, youngsters in their middle years can choke too. A number of foods or other items (for instance, hot dogs, poorly chewed pieces of meat, grapes,...
