“I don’t feel good!” is something every parent dreads to hear their child say. From colds to croup, all children get sick at sometime during the passage from infancy to young adulthood. To help parents and caregivers navigate the world of sniffles, itches and ouches, Houston Northwest Medical Center is hosting a free, informative seminar on Thursday, April 29 that will feature discussions about common childhood illnesses and diseases, tips on how to prevent them, and when a child should go to the doctor. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the hospital, which is located at 710 FM 1960 West, in the Atrium classrooms. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 281-580-0000.
Guest speakers include several pediatricians on the medical staff at Houston Northwest Medical Center who will discuss numerous common childhood illnesses and diseases, including:
- Ear infection (otitis media).
- Upper respiratory viral or bacterial infections, such as colds, bronchiolitis or croup.
- Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis).
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis).
- Sore throat.
- Asthma.
- Chicken pox.
Large groups of children tend to be breeding grounds for illness-causing organisms. The top five children’s illnesses that cause missed school include the common cold, stomach flu, ear infection, pink eye, and sore throat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 55 percent of children miss between one and five days of school because of illness or injury. For more information about children’s health issues, visit www.hnmc.com/childrenshealth.