Protecting your family in the midst of a pandemic.
It's flu season, and we are here to help your family stay healthy! Here, you will find information about the flu shot (vaccine), what to do if your child gets sick, and the difference between COVID-19 and the flu. You will also discover additional helpful resources to keep you and your family safe.
We know you're in the habit of washing your hands, wearing a mask and keeping family members at home if they are sick. Keep it up! Next, make an appointment to get a flu shot for you and your child. If your child’s pediatrician is at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, call 501-364-1202 (or 479-725-6995 for Arkansas Children's Northwest) to make an appointment. If you already have an upcoming appointment, be sure to ask your care team for a flu shot when you visit.
By following the above steps, you’ll be on your way to facing flu season! Check back often for updates, new blog articles and flu information for your family.
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This year, getting a flu shot and practicing other safety measures are the two most important steps you can take. Here are some quick ways to prep your child for the flu shot and other vaccines.
Every 4 ½ minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. Simply put – it doesn’t have to be that common. That’s why Arkansas Children’s is joining with leading prenatal health experts this month to increase awareness of five critical tips to prepare and maintain a healthy pregnancy and reduce the chance of birth defects.
Watch our Facebook live with Amelia from Child Life at Arkansas Children's. She shares some helpful flu shot tips for parents. Hint: bubbles and cell phones.
“Vaccines are scientifically proven to be among the safest and most effective ways to protect children and babies from diseases ranging from measles to meningitis,” Barr said. “If routine care is delayed, we will see a rise in other health problems that may be more harmful to children than COVID-19.”
