What is Ebola?
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:39:45+00:00By Texas Medical Association What is Ebola, and how is it transmitted? Ebola is a virus of the family Filoviridae, genus Ebolavirus that was discovered in 1976. Ebola can be transmitted [...]
What Parents Need to Know about Enterovirus D68
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:40:47+00:00By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Every year, millions of children in the United States catch enteroviruses that can cause coughing, sneezing, and fever. This year, the enterovirus that [...]
Nose Care Instructions
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:41:05+00:00Keep the nose clean and moisturized with saline! Normal saline nose drops are a salty liquid that is like the fluids your body normally produces (tears, mucus), which makes them [...]
Sinusitis
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:42:55+00:00Sinus infections develop about 10-14 days after the onset of an upper respiratory infection or with ongoing allergies. It is recognized by duration, day and nighttime cough, fatigue, headache, or [...]
Strep Throat
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:44:37+00:00Signs and symptoms may include: Sore throat and enlarged tonsils (pus and redness not essential) Swollen lymph nodes Fever, muscle, body, or joint aches Headache Belly ache, nausea, or vomiting [...]
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:44:45+00:00Goal: Keep children comfortable and hydrated while going through this messy illness. Suppressing vomiting or diarrhea with medications prolongs the damage or masks more serious problems, like appendicitis. A heating [...]
Nosebleed
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:47:08+00:00(EPISTAXIS) Most nosebleeds are caused by nasal congestion or chronic irritation. They occur mainly at night or early in the morning (increased blood flow to nose). They are often related [...]
Magic Mouthwash
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:47:12+00:00FOR MOUTH SORES Mix equal amounts of Children’s Liquid Benadryl and Maalox (1 ounce to 1 ounce). Give ¼ tsp. to gargle or swallow every 4 hours to coat the [...]
5-2-1-0
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:48:40+00:00WHAT DOES 5-2-1-0 STAND FOR? Aim for 5 servings of fruits & vegetables every day Aim for 2 or less hours of recreational screen time every day Aim for 1 hour or more of physical activity [...]
Foods with Iron
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:48:46+00:00Brought to you by the Texas Department of Health Proteins: Liver Beef Chicken Turkey Fish Pork Snacks: Dried beans & peas Nuts and seeds Peanut butter Green peas Lima beans [...]