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Staying Healthy

08/08/2024

Schedule your child’s annual eye exam to begin their school year with success

Regularly checking children’s eye health should be at the top of every guardian’s list to maintain their general wellbeing.

Staying Healthy

08/15/2023

Help your child be a star “Pupil” this year with an annual eye exam at the Carle Eye Department

With the new school year quickly approaching, it’s important to schedule your child’s yearly eye exam, addressing any vision problems before they interfere with school performance.

Staying Healthy

04/12/2023

Adjusting to life without masks means a busy time for pediatricians treating viral illness, strep

Pediatricians offer important reminders of handwashing, staying home if ill and staying away from others who are ill as they manage an uptick in illness among children.

Staying Healthy

03/29/2023

Achoo! Managing allergies with the onset of spring

The beginning of spring often means the onset of allergy symptoms. Itching, avoidance, sometimes medication or even shots are all part of the season for allergy sufferers.

Staying Healthy

10/26/2022

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases hitting early and why it matters

The recent rise in RSV cases is being felt throughout the state. Take simple steps to help stop respiratory viruses from circulating.

Staying Healthy

08/23/2022

Stay healthy going back to school with a few simple tips

As people return to the school routine, there are a few things to keep in mind to stay well and prevent illness to keep focused on learning.

Staying Healthy

06/23/2022

Carle now scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccine available to children 6 months and older

Extensive data and review by experts from the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have found both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to be safe and effective for this age group to protect against severe infection.

Staying Healthy

05/24/2022

COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11 now available at Carle

The population continues to be impacted by the virus, which can cause unanticipated long-term effects and spread to those more vulnerable to severe disease.

Staying Healthy

11/04/2021

COVID-19 vaccine available to children 5-11 at Carle, appointments available

Carle Health supports the recent recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for children ages 5-11 to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and will begin scheduling appointments throughout the region.

Staying Healthy

07/06/2021

Answering your questions about school and sport physicals

Neena Tripathy, MD, Pediatrics answers some of the most frequently asked questions about school and sport physicals and how easy it is to schedule them at Carle

Staying Healthy

04/05/2021

PICU expansion keeps children safe in its first year

Carle Health is caring for some of the region’s sickest children at Carle Foundation Hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), which opened June 1, 2020.

Staying Healthy

03/04/2021

Rare COVID syndrome can have drastic consequences if ignored

Rare childhood syndrome caused by COVID-19 infection can harm children if untreated.

Staying Healthy

02/25/2021

Follow these steps to safely resume playing sports following a COVID-19 infection

After a COVID-19 infection, an athlete should only return to sports practices under the supervision of their healthcare provider. Carle Sports Medicine offers steps to safely resume play.

Staying Healthy

11/03/2020

Children have a new, local option for eye health

Carle Eye department is excited to welcome pediatric ophthalmology back to the community with the addition of Saba Alniemi, MD, Ophthalmology. Children will now have more access to better eye health right in their own back yard.

Staying Healthy

10/26/2020

Tricks to keep your kids and family safe this Halloween

When planning to host or attend a celebration, you should assess current COVID-19 levels in your community to determine whether to postpone, cancel or limit the number of attendees.

Staying Healthy

08/31/2020

New Primary Care Clinic in Olney opens August 31

New clinic offers comprehensive services from local providers in visible, convenient location off Route 130 in Olney.

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