KidMed-ical Journal
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Flu Symptoms in Children: Treatment and When to Seek Care
READ MORE: Flu Symptoms in Children: Treatment and When to Seek CareLearn common flu symptoms in children, treatment options, and when to seek pediatric urgent care from KidMed’s Central Virginia care team.
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Measles
READ MORE: MeaslesSo what’s all this about measles? There have been multiple measles outbreaks across the country since the start of 2025. These outbreaks have primarily been in communities with low vaccination rates against measles. Fortunately, 95% of Virginian kindergarteners are fully…
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Can My Child Get Stitches at an Urgent Care?
READ MORE: Can My Child Get Stitches at an Urgent Care?The short answer is “Yes, your child can get stitches at an urgent care clinic.” Several aspects of a laceration justify stitches or other methods of closing a wound, like adhesives or surgical tape.
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Abdominal Pain in Kids: What’s Normal and When to Worry
READ MORE: Abdominal Pain in Kids: What’s Normal and When to WorryAbdominal pain is a tricky, but a super common complaint for kids. Concerned parents wonder if it’s constipation or appendicitis and should they seek medical attention. Our goal is to offer a reliable, and more comforting perspective on belly pain…
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Boogie (Low) Down: What’s up With All This Mucus?
READ MORE: Boogie (Low) Down: What’s up With All This Mucus?Whatever name you call the sticky stuff; nasal discharge can cause a lot of problems for children throughout the year. Most often, children are seen when nasal discharge changes color or starts to increase. In this article, we decode boogers’…
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When Is a Fever Dangerous for My Baby, Toddler, or Older Child?
READ MORE: When Is a Fever Dangerous for My Baby, Toddler, or Older Child?Fevers are not inherently dangerous and are self-limiting. Multiple factors determine whether a fever may indicate a serious illness for your child. Among those variables, the degree of fever is the least critical. The best way to determine whether your child’s…
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Suction Clinic for KidMed Babies
READ MORE: Suction Clinic for KidMed BabiesBabies with bronchiolitis make a TON of mucus. The Nose Frida or other bulb suction devices help, but sometimes it is too far up in the nose to remove at home. Until about 18 months of age, children are naturally…
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Cost, Quality, & Convenience: ER or Urgent Care?
READ MORE: Cost, Quality, & Convenience: ER or Urgent Care?Your child is sick or injured, and you’re concerned. Should you go to KidMed? The ER? Another urgent care center? Learn the difference to make the best choice.
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine: Is It Right for My Child?
READ MORE: Updated COVID-19 Vaccine: Is It Right for My Child?While the COVID-19 pandemic is officially over, COVID-19 infections remain among us, and there will likely be yearly spikes, just like the flu. Should you run out and get your child the latest COVID-19 vaccine that recently became available? The…