Pediatrics E-Newsletter - News a Parent Can Use-Houston Northwest Medical Center-Houston, TX

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the flu shot every year, between September and mid-November, before the flu season hits (usually December to April). The flu shot takes one to two weeks to become effective. Although there are many new medications designed to treat flu symptoms and even shorten the duration of the illness, the flu vaccine still offers the best protection against the flu.

Click here for more information about getting a flu shot this year for your child

The Houston Northwest Urgent Care Center is offering Flu Shots. Please call 281-587-3400 or go to hnmc.com/ucc for more information.

Don’t Ignore Bullying

Bullying can happen in school, on the playground—and now even on the Internet through social networking sites. Bullying is intentional tormenting that can be physical, social, or psychological. Hitting, shoving, threatening, shunning, and spreading rumors can all be forms of bullying. Kids who experience bullying can become depressed, develop low self-esteem, avoid school, feel physically ill, and even contemplate suicide.

Click here for ways to identify and stop bullying.

Winter Safety Tips

Brrrrr! When winter comes it’s time to put away the swim suits and get out the heavy coats. It’s also time to think about winter safety before an ice storm brings freezing rain or a nor’easter blows in with heavy snow. So before Jack Frost leaves frosty crystal patterns on windows or peeks through cracks everywhere, you can take steps to keep your children healthy, your house warm, and your car ready to brave the elements.

Click here for winter safety tips.

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