January Safety Tip
Illness Info

Safety Tip

Illness Information

Internet Safety

Taken from the American Academy of Pediatrics fact sheet

 The Internet can be a powerful tool allowing children to find educational resources, get help with homework, improve computer skill, connect with places around the world, and learn and have fun! To insure safety teach your child to:

·         Never give out personal information (including name, address, phone number, age, race, school name or location, or friends names)

·         Never use a credit card on-line (without your permission)

·         Never share passwords, even with friends

·         Never arrange a face to face meeting with someone he/she meets on-line

·         Never respond to messages that make him/her feel confused or uncomfortable. Your child should ignore the sender, end the communication, and tell you right away.

·         Never use bad language or send mean messages on-line.

Common Cold

Taken from the American Academy of Pediatrics Fact Sheet

 Symptoms:

1.     Sneezing

2.     Watery eyes

3.     Cough

4.     Stuffy, runny nose

5.     Mild fever

6.     headache

 Treatments:

1.     A cool-mist vaporizer

2.     Acetaminophen to bring down fever

3.     Decongestants

4.     Lots of fluids

 Since the common cold is caused hundreds of viruses there is no vaccine.

 Duration: about one week

 Contact your pediatrician if:

1.     A fever continues or goes up during the week

2.     Symptoms deem to get worse after a week