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Do you get visions of sick days when you think about winter? The common cold can endure for seven to ten days and can swiftly spread to other family members. When this happens, it might take weeks for everyone in the family to get back on their feet. The best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to avoid getting a cold.

Because the Covid-19 has mainly been spreading since last year, flu levels have been so low that immunity to the disease has deteriorated. As a result, this year's flu season may be more severe than usual.

Children are the most vulnerable, and because lockdowns limit their exposure to influenza, they have a lower level of immunity. As children return to school and maybe fall ill, the likelihood of them contracting the illness increases.

That's why it is more crucial than ever for children and even adults to obtain flu shots as soon as possible. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is currently available to children aged 12 and up.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Flu

Influenza, usually known as the flu, is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract and is caused by various influenza virus strains. It primarily affects the nose, throat, and lungs, although other body regions may also be affected. Flu viruses are more common in the winter (hence the name seasonal or winter flu) since we spend more time indoors during the colder months, allowing them to spread more quickly. Influenza is highly contagious. When a person with influenza coughs or sneezes and releases virus droplets into the air, the sickness can spread swiftly. Diseased hands can also transmit it.

Read: Winter is Coming: How to Protect your Child from the Flu

Conclusion

We hope that this guide prevents your child from becoming infected with the flu this winter season. If you need medical advice or care for your children, you can always get it from CMC Fresno. Please call us at (559) 455-1500 or schedule your appointment conveniently online.

A child is expected to reach various developmental milestones as they get older. These requirements specifically prepare childcare providers and parents to ensure the health and development of young children. CMC Fresno, a renowned supplier of childcare services in Fresno, California, believes that early childhood developmental monitoring and screening are critical.

What is Child Development? Child development refers to the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development of a child.

What are Developmental Milestones?

Developmental milestones include taking the first step, smiling at strangers, and waving goodbye and hello. The way your child learns, speaks, and plays can reveal a lot about their development. The tasks that most youngsters can perform by a specific age are known as developmental milestones.

A Look at Developmental Screening

In general, developmental screening occurs when developmental monitoring reveals delays. Developmental screening is the practice of systematically detecting and monitoring signs of a young child’s potential delay on one or more developmental domains. 

Screening for developmental delay does not establish a child’s diagnosis but allows professionals to decide whether further assessment is necessary. Unlike developmental monitoring, screening tools may target a specific condition, such as autism, a particular developmental domain, or cover several areas at once.

See also: The Importance of Early Childhood Developmental Monitoring and Screening

Early Intervention Matters: Talk to Your Pediatrician

Pencils, erasers, and lunch boxes used to be at the top of most parents' fall shopping lists. Still, things have changed dramatically, and many parents are left wondering what genuinely are back-to-school basics during this pandemic.

Talking about the coming school year, it's different from what we have before. To prepare your child, you must ask them about how they're feeling, their expectations, what they might need to succeed this school year, and how they might stay in touch with their pals.

But before anything else, make sure your children get a check-up from their pediatrician.  

Schedule your child's COVID-19 vaccination

On May 10, 2021, the FDA approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination in adolescents aged 12 to 15. Initially, the vaccination was only recommended for teenagers aged 16 and up.

Extending the vaccine's age range is a big step in limiting the virus's spread. For questions or concerns about your kid having the COVID-19 vaccine, read our specialist advice on the things parents should know before getting the vaccine.

Know and understand the safety measures 

Regardless of how many precautions your child's school takes, gathering a group of children into a classroom will always represent some level of risk. Experts, on the other hand, believe that school is the ideal place for children to learn. Given the significance of classroom education, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines to help schools remain as safe as possible throughout the epidemic.

Check-in With Your Pediatrician

Our pediatricians in Fresno and Clovis, CA, are board-certified and specialize in your child's complete health, from preventive care for healthy children to treatment for sick or wounded children. 

Give priority to a child's health as part of preparing for school. Call or schedule your child's appointment with us to kick off the school year on a healthy note! 

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Additional Back to School Resources for Parents:

CDC’s Back-to-school checklist 

Coronavirus Self-Checker

COVID-19 Parenting Tips

For children, the flu can be dangerous. Here's when they should get their flu shot and what to do if they get sick.