Northwest Spokane Pediatrics
Tanner's Tails Blog
Summer heat
With the high temperatures,Tanner would like to remind everyone to not leave children or pets in cars. The heat level can rise to a deadly rate in a very short time. Remember to get plenty to drink and use sunscreen. It is always easier to prevent a burn than to heal one. Doctor McManus will be returning on August 2nd, he looks forward to seeing you all. Stay safe and cool.
Get ready for back to school
With summer well underway and back to school shopping starting up again, Northwest Spokane Pediatrics would like to remind you to schedule your well child exam. At your visit, we can update your child’s sports physical, check on any needed vaccinations, and fill out any school paperwork for medications. Remember that all children entering kindergarten and 6thgrade are required to get their booster vaccines. Make sure to also check with your physician to see if your child is up to date on their hepatitis A and varicella vaccines. When transitioning back into school, if your child seems to be struggling with his schoolwork or you have concerns about his behavior, schedule a behavior evaluation at our office. Our office specializes in ADD/ADHD and our goal is to help your child succeed in both school and home.
Tylenol, Mortin and Benadryl recall
Northwest Spokane Pediatrics Once again more information about Benadryl, Tylenol, and Motrin is available at http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcneilproductrecall.com%2F&h=cf50eb8U2iafMh4VZ0PFHhxkVQw please check your mediations. We want to keep all our families healthy and happy. Have a great weekend, use your sunscreen and get plenty of fluids in this hot weather.
HOOPFEST WEEKEND IN SPOKANE
This weekend is a very busy time for Spokane with the Hoopfest event this weekend. I would like to wish all of families involved in Hoopfest the best of luck! I want to remind everyone to use plenty of sun screen and reapply as needed. Remembering to prevent a burn is easier than healing one. With the warmer weather remember to get plenty to drink, rest in the shade when possible. The medical teams in the area will be in place and ready to help if needed.
Operation Family ID
Take the time to protect your loved ones. Visit Spokane C.O.P.S. and learn about Operation Family ID. Vist this website for more information http://www.spokanecops.org/OFID.htm My family protected me with an ID chip. Love Tanner
Pampers Recall
Recent rumors about the Pampers rash dismissed, please visit this website for more information. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64564A20100506?type=domesticNews
Children's medication recall
Please check your medication to see if it is part of the recall. You can find the information at http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm210441.htm .
Google Me
Google me, Tanner, at Northwest Spokane Pediatrics to find out what is happening. I look forward to reading all of your comments. With the warmer weather I am busy hiking and playing ball. What are you and your family doing for fun? Comment me and maybe other families will want to do what you are doing. Staying active and enjoying life is a key element in staying healthy. Now remember to get out and do!!
Bloomsday
Watch for our profile in Spokane Coeur D’Alene Living magazine. Our office will be profiled in the April/May issue. This issue will also be addressing allergies/lung health. With the warmer weather we are seeing an early allergy and asthma rise in our patients. You can also visit their website at http://www.spokanecda.com/ I have been training for bloomsday,but I wish they would let dogs run as well as people. Maybe next year we can have a dog’s Bloomsday race? Remember to get out and do! Your body will thank you. visti the bloomsday site at http://www.bloomsdayrun.org/
St Patrick's Day is next week!
Saint Patrick's Day is March 17th, don't forget to enjoy all Spokane has to offer. Spokane's Annual Saint Patrick's Day information can be found at http://www.friendlysonsofstpatrick.com/ . With the warmer weather we are seeing an increase in allergy symptoms. If your child is coughing, it may be time to get their allergy medication refilled. Call today so they can enjoy all the spring time events. You can keep an eye on the pollen count in our area by visiting http://www.pollen.com/allergy-forecast.asp . Hope to see you at the Saint Paddy's Five race on March 14, 2010 http://www.paddysfivemiler.com/ this is a great opportunity to get out and do something fun. I am working on a three minute mile, do you think they will let dogs run?