Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson

Flu symptoms can feel terrible. For some, having the flu can be devastating. Pregnant women are more likely to develop flu complications, especially in the second and third trimesters. And flu infection also increases the risk of fetal birth defects. 

Every year in the U.S., roughly 2.2 million children under 15 are seen in emergency departments for injuries related to falls. While falls can occur anywhere, windows and stairs are common causes of fall-related injury and death in young children. 

Whether physically apparent or more subtle signs ... for some children, symptoms, like a headache or stomachache, may not be something that they need to see a doctor for on an immediate basis, but could indicate something else, like anxiety. If your child isn't feeling well, try to find the root cause before sending him or her off to school. 

A healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of childhood obesity involves getting enough exercise, limiting processed and sugary treats, as well as getting the right amount of sleep. Dr. Tina Ardon says promoting health choices start at snack time. 

The most common circulating viruses for the fall and winter, such as colds and flus, rely on our immune system to fight them off. So don't expect your clinician to prescribe an antibiotic. Dr. Rajapakse says a common misconception is that children with fevers need to be on an antibiotic before they can return to school or day care.