The summer brings a variety of health challenges for people young and old as the temperatures rise and the grass grows green. From allergies to sunburns, parents and kids alike face many health-related decisions.
A few seasonal topics for Summer are listed below. The treatments described for each topic are not to be used as a substitute for recommendations made by your child's own pediatrician or pharmacist, but rather should be used to educate parents on the different categories of treatments available. The following information may not be complete and may not cover all treatments available in each category.
Sunscreens: Did you ever wonder how you would possibly choose the correct sunscreen for your child when there are more than 40 different products staring you in the face? What does SPF really mean anyway, and how often should it be reapplied? We have a few answers here.
Poison Ivy: What does poison ivy plants look like? How do you get the rash? How to you treat it. We have a few answers here.
