As guidance on COVID-19 continues to change, experts agree that focusing on the things we can control is the best medicine for preventing illness and asthma episodes this flu season. Guidance on asthma: Now is a good time to review your child’s asthma action plan with a provider and make sure you have the right medications to […]
What families should know about BA.5
The dominant strain of COVID is now BA.5. It’s a subvariant of Omicron and it’s accounting for the majority of cases across the country. While BA.5 is less severe than previous variants, like Delta or the original strain of COVID, it’s still something parents need to keep an eye on. Here’s what you should […]
Don’t be left on the sideline. Get your sports physical now.
Believe it or not, now is the best time for student athletes to get their physicals for the fall sports season. That way, if a medical issue is discovered that needs to be addressed — and 15% to 20% of the time one is found — it gives providers plenty of time to address it […]
Has COVID-19 become the new modern-day cooties?
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and has disrupted our lives as we knew it. For kids, their activities being cancelled or severely modified, mask wearing and social distancing has left some feeling scared, anxious or at the very least unhappy. Stress and uncertainty can lead to unpleasant effects, such as stigma about certain […]
6 Things parents are asking about omicron
The omicron surge has created more questions than answers, especially for parents as they try to navigate ever-changing health advice. Dr. Rob McGregor, chief medical officer at Akron Children’s answers some common questions about the omicron variant and children. Why is the omicron variant affecting more children than the previous variants? More children have become […]
3 COVID-19 testing FAQs answered
The current COVID-19 surge and its increase in testing has left many parents with questions. This list of common FAQs around COVID testing is designed to help families better understand the testing process. PCR vs. rapid COVID test: Which one does my child need? Currently, there are two primary tests for COVID-19: Rapid antigen tests […]
