Recreational Water Illnesses According to the Montana Department of Health, “the use of recreational water is growing. In the United States, an estimated 360 million visits to recreational water venues such as pools, spas and water parks are made annually.…
What Is Dry Drowning? It is a natural instinct for your child to inhale or gulp water when they are panicked and believe they are drowning. Although it is easy to assume the danger is over once they have been…
How To Handle Outdoor Parasites Hiking, swimming, and traveling are all the best parts of summer. However, all of these common summer activities can expose you to parasites. Parasites are small organisms that live off of other organisms. Being exposed…
Should I Test My Child For Allergies? Spring is here, and with it comes the “seasonal colds” and allergies. Symptoms are often similar, but the causes and treatments can vary greatly, which makes it important to know the difference. So…
Symptoms & Risk Factors On Heat Exhaustion As we move into the summer months, it is important to be aware of the way your body responds to the heat. Heat exhaustion is a dangerous condition where your body overheats. Some…
Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can both be dangerous for your children. However, it is important to know the difference. Both can be caused by exercising or playing in a hot, humid environment which causes…
When Should I See A Doctor for A Bite or Sting? Typically, bug bites are just harmless annoyances. Stings can be painful, but are usually harmless. However, there are rare occasions when a trip to the doctor is necessary and…
Common Sports Injuries & How to Treat Them Sports injuries are a common part of the athletic world. Some injuries are more common than others, especially sprains and strains. Sprains are injuries to ligaments, the tough bands that connect the…
Can You Die From The Flu? The flu affects the nose, throat and lungs and if left untreated, in rare cases can contribute to a flu related death. The exact number of deaths in America are unknown but it is…
At What Temperature Does the Flu Virus Die? Extremely high or low temperatures do not kill virus but the flu virus is deactivated at temperatures ranging from 165 to 212 degrees. This is the boiling point of water. Viruses lack…