by erlangerhealth | Aug 24, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
If your teen is headed to college this fall, you may have noticed that the meningococcal vaccine was either recommended or required. But why is that? Let’s first define what exactly the meningococcal vaccine protects against. The vaccine is designed to prevent...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 14, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
With school about to get underway for the new year, that means fall sports aren’t far behind. Do you have the gear your child needs to stay safe and protected in his or her sport? While your child’s school or community team will likely provide some or all equipment,...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 9, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Are you already making plans to watch the total solar eclipse on August 21st? It’s an exciting event, but while you enjoy the sight, you need to be sure you also protect your sight. A total solar eclipse, like the one occurring on the 21st, happens when the moon...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 28, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When you were young, do you remember worrying about how much you weighed or what size you wore? Probably not, but these days those worries are all too common. A 2015 study found that kids as young as age 5 are now expressing concerns about their body — concerns that...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 19, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Common Childhood Diseases, Stay Well
Your little one’s skin is suddenly red and blotchy. You think it’s probably a rash, but where did it come from? Rashes, which are also called “dermatitis,” are common for both children and adults. They can have many causes and appear on the skin in a variety of ways....
by erlangerhealth | Jul 7, 2017 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
It’s midway through the day when you hear what’s becoming a common phrase, “Mom, my head hurts.” Are these headaches something serious, or just a normal part of life? While we may think of headaches as an “adult” thing, they aren’t uncommon in kids. In fact, as many...
