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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When Should I Take My Child to the ER?
READ MORE: When Should I Take My Child to the ER?Every parent has agonized over whether to take a sick or injured child to the emergency room. Yet, too often, the only option considered is home treatment or the ER. While some situations require medical attention, few require a hospital…
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Croup: What Parents Need to Know to Breathe Easier
READ MORE: Croup: What Parents Need to Know to Breathe EasierThe “barky” cough of croup is notorious for coming on abruptly, often without warning, in the middle of the night. Croup is a viral illness. It primarily affects infants and children, between the ages of 6 months and 3 years…