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The Stomach Flu: When Should You Go to the ER?
The stomach flu, or the “dreaded stomach bug,” is technically called viral gastroenteritis. But no matter what you call the ...
My Child Needs to See a Doctor! The Top 10 Reasons to Go Straight to the Emergency Room.
When your child is sick or injured, there are several options for receiving medical care. Should you call your pediatrician ...
Quality Improvement Project Aims at Changing Steroid Prescribed for Asthma Exacerbations
St. Louis Children's Hospital explains why new findings found the drug dexamethasone to be more effective at treating asthma attacks ...
RSV — Is it just a cold or could it become more?
It is that time of the year when trees are starting to change colors and it looks so beautiful outside ...
Burn Management in the Emergency Department
Burn injuries are, unfortunately, a common reason for visits to the pediatric Emergency Department (ED). St. Louis Children’s Hospital is ...
Safer Swimming
Swim safety devices can help your kids enjoy the water with confidence. Summer has arrived, and your little ones cannot ...
The Bugs Are Here! | Dealing with Mosquito Bites
Rainy springs and hot summers in our beloved St. Louis bring a variety of annoying insects. Particularly, during these months ...
It’s Here – Fall Respiratory Virus Season
Fall respiratory virus season is upon us! If you haven’t experienced it up close and personal yet, count yourself lucky ...
When to Take Your Child to the ER vs Urgent Care
When your child is sick or injured, deciding whether to go to the emergency room or urgent care can ...