Children two years of age and older should wear cloth face coverings outdoors if other people are nearby, says the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). 1. Protection may be especially important at the present time. For better or worse, many jurisdictions are loosening restrictions on isolation in order to reopen the economy. That means […]
Swimming/Children/Intestinal illnesses
June 14, 2015 by
You need not travel halfway around the world to acquire “travelers’” diarrhea. A short trip to your neighborhood recreational water facility may suffice. But if indeed someone does become ill, don’t panic. Hold off on treating. Most cases get better by themselves, while medication may cause harm – especially for children. 1. All recreational water […]
Children/Travel/Illness/Paying the medical bills
November 24, 2011 by
There is an old saying that children always become ill at inopportune times. But are there opportune times? Especially exasperating is when they choose family vacations for their illnesses. Worse, you then discover that your insurance policy does not reimburse you for medical expenses incurred away from home, provides no assistance in finding medical care, […]
The Outdoors is Generally Safe for Children when They are Ill
September 6, 2008 by
Caring for sick children is never child’s play. And the last thing you need is a set of outdated notions about limiting their activities because they are sick. Here is what you should know: 1. Keeping sick children in bed or “quiet” serves no purpose. It only makes them more irritable — and irritating. Rest […]
