Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, difficulty breathing—during this time of year, it’s easy to associate these symptoms with the common cold or asthma. However, there may be another culprit responsible: Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV. RSV is a highly contagious respiratory virus that shares many symptoms with conditions like asthma and the common cold, making it […]
Continue Reading...Making It Safe For Kids To Return to Sports During COVID-19
Here at Briarcliff Pediatrics, we know full well how frustrating it was for young athletes to sit out their full seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Sports are understandably not the highest priority taken into account during such a serious and dangerous health crisis, but there is no denying the value of exercise, […]
Continue Reading...Some Great Information From the AAP on COVID-19 Vaccines and Children
When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine? James D. Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP With vaccines becoming available to protect against COVID-19, we’ve made a big step toward slowing down the virus that causes this deadly disease. The first vaccines released are authorized for use in adults and teens who are at least 16 years old. […]
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