Carson Pediatrics Medical Group

Stomach bugs are no fun. And if your child is throwing up, it's easy for them to become dehydrated. Missing a meal or two when they're nauseous and vomiting usually won't hurt them. But it's important to make sure they keep getting fluids to help avoid dehydration.

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Flu shots are available in our office now.

Five-year-old Caroline had been vaccinated for the flu every year, except one, when the flu nearly took her life. Her mom, Jennifer Pool Miller, shares why the flu vaccine was at the top of her family’s back-to-school list in a new parent-to-parent: http://ow.ly/xXmW50KQpJY

Heavy Backpack? Here’s How Kids Can Lighten the Load Overloaded backpacks place stress on muscles and soft tissues, causing fatigue and strain and increasing the risk of neck, shoulder and back injuries. Learn more.

Dangerous Internet Challenges – Understanding Their Appeal to Kids ​Internet challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that draws attention. Being aware of social media challenges and understanding why they lure kids is important for all parents.

Order Free CoVid test kits at

COVIDtests.gov starting 1/19/22.

COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests Every home in the U.S. can soon order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don't need to enter a credit card number.

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We highly recommend the CoVid vaccine and for adolescents to get their booster dose if they haven't already.

The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQs The American Academy of Pediatrics answers questions parents may have about the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn how it safely teaches your child’s immune system to recognize and get rid of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Save the date for our COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall, this Thursday, Dec. 16 at 6pm! We’ll be discussing COVID-19 boosters, vaccines for children 5-11, and Omicron variant. Have a question? Submit here: https://tinyurl.com/TownHall4LAC

Our office will NOT be offering CoVid vaccines. Here is a resource we recommend.

In partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the South Bay Consortium for School Vaccines, join us for our COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5 – 11. For more information and to register, visit www.bchd.org/schoolvaccines

For questions, call BCHD’s School Well-Being Line, 310-374-3426 and press option 2, Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday: 8 a.m. – noon.

Join us November 3 from 5-6:15pm, for our Safe in the South Bay Series: The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccines and Best Practices for Staying Safe. With COVID-19 vaccine boosters and the anticipated release of COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 years old, an esteemed panel will share the latest science, safety and considerations for these eligible groups. Learn the best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe while getting back to enjoying the company of colleagues, friends and family, resuming travel and returning to school and work. For more info and to register, visit www.bchd.org/safeinthesouthbayseries

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