Heal Your Child

It's difficult to tell the difference between allergies and cold symptoms early on in the process. What distinguishes the two? How can you tell which is which and when to take your child to the doctor, and when to treat at home? Take a listen as Tess Cox, PA-C takes a simple approach to help you discern how and when to treat at home vs seeking medical help. Let's turn that "Aaachooo!" into an "AHA!"

A simple medicine podcast for curious parents who want to learn how to heal your child at home! In this Pilot episode, I introduce the effects of Covid-19 virus in children and review theories about why young children have not been as affected by the virus (until Omicron). 

A review of MIS-C (multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children) and "Covid Croup" and a quick review of the most recent updated CDC guidelines for isolation and quarantine. 

A longer episode reviewing three subjects that go hand in hand: the signs and symptoms of Covid in Children, how to treat at home, and when to seek out your Medical Provider or Emergency Department for a higher level of care. 

Learn about how Omicron variant of Covid-19 is affecting children differently than Alpha or Delta and discover what may make your child high risk for a poor outcome from Covid.