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Arkansas Children's Hospital Promotes Hand Washing—A Powerful Weapon to Fight Flu Hopefully you and your family received a flu shot. But that shot isn’t the only thing you can do to help keep you healthy. Arkansas Children's Hospital advises washing your hands often to help stop the spread of unwanted bacteria and infectious diseases, including influenza. In fact, getting that flu shot and washing your hands regularly are the two best weapons you can arm yourself with to fight off that nasty flu bug.Richard F. Jacobs, M.D., Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases for Arkansas Children's Hospital, and Horace C. Cabe Professor of Pediatrics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, says that hand washing is simple yet vitally important to your health. “After decades of enhanced knowledge in infectious diseases, it is amazing that people seem to pay the least attention to one of the most reliable methods of prevention of spread of an infection, to wash your hands!" Dr. Jacobs also says that hand washing combined with flu vaccine and the common sense practice of avoiding close contact with persons who have flu-like symptoms will significantly reduce your chances of getting the flu. Click here for hand washing tips. Overuse of Antibiotics: What are the consequences? By Gary Wheeler, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious
Disease One of the greatest tensions that exist in America is between individual rights and public rights. Strangely enough, this tension has come into play regarding the issue of antibiotics and their overuse in patients. Patients go to the doctor to be cured of their disease. If a doctor is reluctant
to prescribe an antibiotic because there is a low chance of an infection, he
may be helping the public health. But you may see it a different way, particularly
if you are leaving on a trip to the beach. You may be willing to pay the extra
money for the insurance you won’t be sick, even if in reality, the antibiotics
probably won’t help. Still there is a chance they will, and you want to
pay for the chance. Click here for more on antibiotics. Children Get Burned More than Anyone else Children five years old and younger account for thirty percent of all burn injuries seen in Arkansas. These children are still developing physically, cognitively and behaviorally. They love to explore, but their smaller size and lack of experience can lead to serious burns. The good news is that these injuries are preventable with a little planning and education for all members of the household. Click here for guidelines on how to reduce the risk of burn injuries. What's NEW at Arkansas Children's Hospital Look for Kid Card - Coming in March KID CARD is a nifty, blue embossed plastic card that contains your child’s patient medical record number and first name. The Card is so small it will fit on your key chain, making it easy to find. You’ll get a different card for each child attending Arkansas Children's Hospital whether inpatient or outpatient. KID CARD makes registration a breeze - a quick scan of the card at registration and your child is ready for the visit. KID CARD is easy to obtain, too. Just ask anyone wearing a KID CARD button, visit of one the KID CARD STATIONS located in the hospital and outpatient clinics or ask at the registration desk and they will gladly assist you. KID CARD – it’s accurate, it’s fun and ACH will continue to add great features to the CARD. Get your kid carded today! We card kids because we care!
"The Angel One team members are truly dedicated to serving Arkansas' most
precious resources, our children. We look forward to meeting our customers’
needs for many more years to come," says Eastlee. Click here for facts about Angel One Transport. Center for Effective Parenting Classes Preparing for Parenthood: What to do After the Baby Arrives! Nicholas Long, Ph.D. will present a class designed for first time expectant parents. The focus will be on discussing various parenting issues, including preparing for the role of a new parent, infant development, infant stimulation, infant temperament, day care, preventing sleep and feeding problems, and injury prevention. Discipline: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Ida Collier, B.A., will present this workshop which will focus on the discipline process and how parents and caregivers can positively or negatively influence child behaviors. Participants will explore the idea of proactive parenting and how to decrease reactive moments in interactions with their children. Visit the Center for Effective Parenting web site. ACH Telephone Numbers You Should Know Arkansas Children's Hospital - 501-364-1100 Emergency Department - 501-364-1185 Community Outreach - 501-364-KIDS (5437) Volunteer Services - 501-364-1825 Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation - 501-364-1476 Cardiology Clinic - 501-364-4546 Hematology/Oncology Clinic - 501-364-4331 Adolescent Medicine Clinic/Teen Wellness Center - 501-364-8336 General Pediatric Clinic - 501-364-1202 
Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall
St., Little Rock, AR 72202-3591, (501) 364-1100 or TDD (501) 364-1184
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