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01/24/12—App takes guesswork out of recognizing concussions
A Smartphone and tablet application now makes it possible for parents and coaches to recognize and respond to possible concussions in athletes. The application helps parents and coaches go through a checklist of possible signs/symptoms to determine whether to remove a child from play and the need for further medical examination. The app also incorporates an e-mail interface to allow for additional information to be sent immediately to a physician or anyone else.
The app is available through the Apple app store, at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/concussion-recognition-response/id436009132, and the Android market at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.parinc.crr&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLnBhcmluYy5jcnIiXQ.
11/30/11—See Drs. Glassy and Quinn on King 5 discussing a new local study that indicates many parents delay vaccinating their children. Click to watch.
10/26/11—Infants’ Acetaminophen Concentration Change—Please click here for the link on the new dosing directions.
10/6/2011—Dr. Danette Glassy received the AAP’s Susan S. Aronson Award—This award recognizes healthcare professionals who have made a significant contribution to improving the health and safety of children in early education and child care settings. Dr. Glassy is chair of the AAP Section on Early Education and Child Care Executive Committer and is a member of the National Head Start Research and Evaluation Committee. Her latest project has been as co-chair of the steering committee for the handbook Caring for Our Children from the AAP.
1/10/11—“The American Academy of Pediatrics has approved the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of administering a 2nd meningitis vaccine (‘Menactra’) to adolescents, 5 years after their first one, which is typically given between 11 and 12 years of age. The interval between vaccines can be shorter; it is recommended to be given 2 months after the first one for immunocompromised individuals”. The booster may be given at your child’s next physical exam, or for college students may be scheduled on a nurse appointment when they return from school.
9/15/10—OLYMPIA —While Washington’s overall number of reported whooping cough (pertussis) cases remains even with last year, we’re seeing more activity in the past few months. Most concerning is the number of kids under one year who are hospitalized or have died from the preventable disease. Pertussis (www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/Immunize/diseases/pertussis/) is highly contagious and spreads easily through coughing and sneezing. Initial symptoms are similar to the common cold — sneezing, runny nose, low-grade fever, and a mild cough. Within two weeks, the cough may become severe and can develop into coughing spells followed by a high-pitched whoop in some people. An infected person can spread the disease from the beginning of the cold-like symptoms to three weeks after the coughing episodes start. Antibiotics can reduce the contagious period. The disease symptoms are milder in adults, who may not even realize they have it. People who have or may have pertussis should stay away from babies, young children, and pregnant women until treated. “It’s important for adults to find out if they’ve had the vaccine,” said Dr. Hayes. “Back-to-school time is a great opportunity since parents are already thinking about vaccines for their kids.” More information on preventing whooping cough is available by contacting your local health agency (www.doh.wa.gov/LHJMap/LHJMap.htm) or the Department of Health’s immunization program (www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/Immunize) at 360-236-3595.
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