Different Kinds of Casts
A cast, a big hard bandage, is used to protect and immobilize a broken or injured bone. The cast wraps around the broken area and needs...
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AKUC Admin
- Apr 19, 2018
- 2 min
Comforting Children During Shots
We all know that getting shots can be tough, on you and your child, but the benefits of vaccines are worth the efforts. Shots provide...
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AKUC Admin
- Jan 29, 2018
- 2 min
The 2018 Flu – What You Need to Know
Symptoms Children who get the flu will have a fever, chills, body aches, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, dry cough, vomiting,...
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AKUC Admin
- Jan 25, 2018
- 2 min
What is Pertussis?
Symptoms The early symptoms of whooping cough are similar to those of a common cold including a runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, and...
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AKUC Admin
- Jan 18, 2018
- 3 min
Fear of the Dark
Validate Feelings The best thing a parent can do for a child with a fear of the dark is to validate their feelings. Let them know that...
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AKUC Admin
- Jan 11, 2018
- 2 min
What is Eczema?
Atopic dermatitis is a complex disease and although its precise cause is unknown, various genetic and environmental factors are believed...
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AKUC Admin
- Jan 4, 2018
- 1 min
Fun Things to do with your Kids in the East Valley Area
The Phoenix Zoo Arizona Science Center Sea Life Arizona Aquarium i.d.e.a Museum Children’s Museum of Phoenix Legoland Discovery Center...
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AKUC Admin
- Nov 17, 2017
- 2 min
Boosting a Child’s Immune System
Your Diet It all starts with what we eat. Studies show that a diet rich in phytonutrients can increase the body’s production of...
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AKUC Admin
- Nov 1, 2017
- 2 min
Flu Prevention Tips
Flu Shots a few weeks ago, but there are other ways that you and your child can keep from getting sick and from spreading the germs if...
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AKUC Admin
- Oct 26, 2017
- 1 min
Washi Tape Pumpkin
Supplies Orange, Brown, and Green construction or card stock paper Washi tape Green pipe cleaners (optional, but fun!) Hole punch (if...
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AKUC Admin
- Oct 24, 2017
- 2 min
Halloween Safety Tips
Costumes Before the big night even rolls around, make sure you look for and buy a costume that will keep your kid safe. Avoid masks, if...
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AKUC Admin
- Oct 10, 2017
- 2 min
Making Physical Activity a Way of Life
It’s never too late to build healthy habits. Physical activity should become as routine a part of your lives as eating and sleeping. So,...
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AKUC Admin
- Sep 27, 2017
- 1 min
Protecting Kids From School Germs
The number one tip for germ-prevention is hand washing. A great tip to get your children to wash their hands with soap for the proper...
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AKUC Admin
- Sep 25, 2017
- 3 min
2017 Flu Shot FAQ
AllKids Urgent Care has you covered! Here are the top questions we get about the flu and getting your child’s (and your) flu shot. When...
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AKUC Admin
- Sep 15, 2017
- 2 min
Handling the Parent-Teacher Conference Without Tears
If this sounds like you, remind yourself of the positive nature of these meetings – you are in partnership with the teacher. You are the...
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AKUC Admin
- Sep 12, 2017
- 3 min
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Kids Health
Ah-choo Sneezes can travel out of your nose at up to 100 miles per house and spread germs up to 2-3 meters! Also, germs can live on hard...
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AKUC Admin
- Aug 10, 2017
- 2 min
Supporting a Shy Child
Strangers If you run into an old friend who hasn’t met your child, and they are hiding behind your legs, let them stay safe and hide for...
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AKUC Admin
- Aug 7, 2017
- 2 min
Monsters in the Closet: What You Need to Know About Kids and Nightmares
Nightmares aren’t completely preventable, but they are more likely to happen when children are overtired or under stress. Keeping your...
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AKUC Admin
- Jul 21, 2017
- 2 min
Summer’s Over! Helpful Tips for Transitioning Back to School
Night Before To help alleviate morning stress, have your child help you lay out their clothes, or you can work on the weekend to pick out...
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AKUC Admin
- Jun 6, 2017
- 2 min
All About Chickenpox
Symptoms of Chickenpox Chickenpox often starts with a fever, headache, sore throat, or stomachache. The most common symptom, though, is a...
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