Eastside Childrens Clinic

12/22/2024

Happy holidays!

07/04/2024

Great info here!

Babies and air travel can both be unpredictable, and they don't always mix well. But some advanced planning and preparation can help make for a better experience for your baby, for you, and for everyone else on the plane. ​Get answers here to some questions you may have before traveling with yo...

04/30/2024

https://www.aap.org/5Cs?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Fz4jda3pgydkfRKCPICy6C5LWfA8D7WjqVSAczTc2pjiK2oAc8tPMEPk_aem_AekfLEwmNlC-Mt_tKk46Yt6yZfNPfddnmBjV2EOmvHur_DzkCAS92PMcOjn_e5QGY1NEv0M4ZCQsK2OkTk-vi77i

Pediatricians and providers often need quick, simple ways to discuss digital media with families. To help, we developed The 5 Cs of Media Use. The 5 Cs are designed to meet kids, teens and parents where they are, build insight and communication skills, and motivate for healthy behavior change.

04/08/2024

The solar eclipse will be a sight to see! Don’t forget to protect your eyes by wearing the right eye protection. 🕶️ Here are ways to safely view this celestial event: https://bit.ly/4cNFuwj

Children’s Health shares tips on how to keep kids safe during a solar eclipse.

04/04/2024

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/how-can-i-safely-watch-a-solar-eclipse-with-my-children.aspx?fbclid=IwAR25AhikczVsVyqvlct4_DPA4rGsT5H5hrOav5lcb_74lQzUOaHQIag21W0_aem_ASvcZNFRSHgQQVjCFCMlk0HPgG_pWw91yswceYoI29YXrLP4d_2S5nrkNW790HGu-Cg

The next solar eclipse will be visible across North America on Monday, April 8, 2024. Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow on our planet. There will be a 115-mile-wide path stretching from Texas to Maine with a total eclipse,...

03/23/2024

Important planning info for international travel!

If your family is planning to travel internationally to any country, the CDC now recommends babies ages 6 to 11 months should have one dose of the MMR vaccine to prevent measles at least two weeks before travel. Children 12 months and older should have two doses of the MMR vaccine before international travel. Depending on your travel destination and the activities you have planned, other vaccines may also be recommended. Talk to your pediatrician with questions about the MMR vaccine or how to protect your children from measles and visit HealthyChildren to learn more: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/Measles.aspx

03/20/2024

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/18/health/measles-vaccine-cdc-alert?cid=ios_app

US government health officials are warning doctors about the dramatic rise in measles cases around the world, and advising families traveling to a measles-affected country to get babies as young as 6 months vaccinated before they go.

02/03/2024

Great info here!

Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever. Is it a cold? RSV? The flu? Or are they symptoms of COVID? Some COVID, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cold symptoms can be alike. But there are some clues that set each of these common viruses apart. Learn more here.

01/09/2024

Tabletop activities like building blocks or puzzles can help your child learn and practice concentration skills. Learn more tips here.

power-of-play~Learn about some of the ways different types of play help children build different developmental skills that help lay the groundwork for resilient little humans (and parents).

12/16/2023

RSV info

​​Almost all children get RSV at least once before they are 2 years old. For most healthy children, RSV is like a cold. But, some children get very sick with RSV. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your child.​

10/15/2023

Another successful flu clinic!! Thanks so much for all the families that came out to get vaccinated and have some fun!