(Carrick Pharmacy News) It’s time to head back to school. Do your children have all the required vaccines? Vaccines are required for school-age children in most schools. Here’s a guide to back-to-school vaccines for children of all ages. Ages 4 to 6 Children between the ages of 4 and 6 are usually just starting school, …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Backpack? Check. Books? Check. Pencils? Check. Health and safety? With the school year starting, there’s another thing not to forget: back-to-school medical needs. Here are some important health issues to be aware of as you get your children school-ready. Back Problems Even with lockers at school, increasing school loads are forcing children …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Health officials are warning about a virus that can be fatal to infants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently warned that parechovirus was circulating in multiple US states. And while most children have been infected with parechovirus before they enter kindergarten, this virus can be particularly harmful to infants …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Is your child at risk for scoliosis? Here’s what you need to know about this condition. What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a disorder marked by a sideways curve in the spine. The most common type of scoliosis is “idiopathic,” which means the exact cause is not known. Scoliosis can happen to people …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new vaccine for COVID-19. The FDA approved the new vaccine, called the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted, for emergency use in adults. Vaccines remain the most effective protection against COVID-19, and this new vaccine adds to the options Americans have to get vaccinated, …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Health officials are still searching for answers about a hepatitis outbreak that has affected children. While officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still do not have definitive answers to what might have caused the illnesses, they are examining a possible link between adenovirus infections and hepatitis infections in …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) The Fourth is about fun and celebrating independence. But it should also be about health and safety. Here’s how to make sure your family celebrates safely with grilling and fireworks. Fireworks Safety Fireworks can be dangerous, especially if they’re not handled with care. Fireworks can and do cause injuries to the eyes and …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Lyme disease is a well-known risk tied to tick bites, so for those living in certain areas, a tick bite can be a nerve-racking experience. But there are ways to lower your risk. Lyme disease is transmitted through tick bites and can lead to fever, headaches, fatigue and a characteristic skin rash. …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) The sun is shining, the swimmers are splashing and the kids are hitting the playgrounds. Don’t let injuries and illnesses ruin the summer fun. A) Heat-Related Illnesses It’s summer time, and that means sun and heat. If you aren’t careful, the summer heat can lead to heat-related illnesses. Infants and children up …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Health officials have finally approved COVID-19 vaccines for use in young children. After evaluating the safety and effectiveness of two of the most common COVID-19 vaccines, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the vaccines to expand their use to children as young as 6 …
