{"id":19643,"date":"2023-04-11T17:23:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T21:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kixcare.com\/?p=19643"},"modified":"2023-09-12T17:21:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T21:21:27","slug":"5-common-childhood-illnesses-our-kixnurses-want-you-to-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52.60.92.219\/en\/5-common-childhood-illnesses-our-kixnurses-want-you-to-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Childhood Illnesses Our KixNurses Want You To Know About."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Contributions by: Ashton Thornton<\/a>, RN, BScN<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have little ones who have started attending daycare or are in their earlier years of school, you already know the impact of the viral season on the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the proximity of all the kids playing together at school, it\u2019s very difficult for them to avoid contracting many of the common viral childhood conditions. Roseola, Impetigo, Hand, Foot and Mouth, Fifths Disease and Pink Eye<\/strong> are examples of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These common conditions are nothing to worry about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n With knowledge and expert pediatric advice from our specialized KixNurses, you can keep your children safe and healthy while they start their school careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our health and wellness membership, Kix360\u00b0<\/strong>, offers 24\/7 access<\/strong> to our team of specialized pediatric Registered Nurses<\/strong> who can give our KixFamilies: support and advice about their child\u2019s condition, explain why they need the prescription, and how to take the prescribed medication, as well as providing ongoing management throughout the presenting illness<\/strong> – which the pharmacist may not be able to provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our KixFamilies also have access to our pediatric Nurse Practitioners<\/strong>, who can diagnose, prescribe and make referrals to Pediatricians<\/strong> and Allied Healthcare Professionals <\/strong>as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This allows families to feel supported during their urgent care concerns, but in addition to any urgent care matters, no matter how big or small the concern or question is, Kix360\u00b0 is here to support all of your child(ren)\u2019s health and wellness goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Roseola is a viral<\/em> illness most commonly occurs in children between 6 months and 2 years of age. It is very contagious and can be spread through contact as well as through the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms of Roseola can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the rash and fever, Roseola is not severe and tends to go away on its own. Seek further medical assistance if your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your little one experiences these symptoms, contact one of our KixNurses<\/a> immediately. We will be able to assess your child\u2019s symptoms, provide over-the-counter medication recommendations, and, if necessary, direct you to one of our Nurse Practitioners<\/strong> who can diagnose, prescribe, and refer<\/strong> you to our team of Pediatricians <\/strong>and Allied Healthcare Professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike most of the other items on this list that are viral, Impetigo is a bacterial<\/em> infection that usually affects school-aged children with other skin problems like eczema, poison ivy, or irritated skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impetigo usually appears around the mouth, nose or on skin that isn’t covered by clothes. The rash can start as a cluster of red bumps or blisters. Eventually, the blisters may ooze or be covered with a honey-coloured crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seek further medical attention if your child has a fever, pain, swelling, or heat\/redness around the rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment for impetigo is an antibiotic cream that you apply topically (rub into the skin) or take by mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think your child might have impetigo, talk to one of our KixNurses<\/a>. They can confirm if the rash is impetigo, recommend antibiotics, and create a customized care plan<\/strong> for you to follow so your little one can fully recover and be back in school as soon as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral<\/em> infection that causes a rash made of painful red blisters. While uncomfortable, this is not normally severe, and children fully recover in 7-10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your child has HFM, you may see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hand, foot and mouth disease can affect any age but is most common under age 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Practicing good handwashing is your best defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rashes can be tricky! With HFM, the rash can be \u201ctextbook\u201d but also sometimes appear on other areas of the body and not their hands and feet at all! If you think your child might have hand, foot and mouth disease, talk to one of our KixNurses<\/a>. They can confirm if the rash is HFM, recommend treatment, and create a customized care plan for you to follow so your little one can fully recover and be back in school as soon as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antibiotics will not help.<\/strong> This is a viral<\/em> illness, and we focus on supportive care, including Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for your child\u2019s fever and any discomfort they may be experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seek medical assistance for your child if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a very common childhood virus. Sometimes called \u201cslapped cheek\u201d syndrome. This is because the red rash it causes on their cheeks looks like someone has slapped them! This is usually very mild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your child with Fifths disease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antibiotics are not used<\/strong> to treat Fifths disease. This is a viral<\/em> illness, and we focus on supportive care, including Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for your child\u2019s fever and any discomfort they may be experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think your child might have Fifths disease, please reach out<\/a> to one of our KixNurses. They can confirm if the rash is worrisome, recommend treatment, and create a customized care plan<\/strong> for you to follow so your little one can fully recover and be back in school as soon as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is inflammation<\/em> affecting the eyeball’s covering, and the eyelid’s inside. This can be either a viral<\/em> or bacterial<\/em> infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your child has pink eye, they may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n KixTip!<\/strong> It is common for a child with pinkeye to wake up from sleep with their eyes crusted shut from the pus. This can be scary for the child and you. If this happens, don\u2019t panic. Apply a warm wet washcloth to the eye and then gently wipe the crust away. Saltwater (saline) also does a good job of helping to break up stubborn crustiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wash your hands! This is very infectious, and it is important that you wash your hands before touching your eyes, as well as wipe down high-touch surfaces with<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most cases of pinkeye are caused by a virus, so antibiotics will not help. If this is the case, you can treat symptoms with saline drops and warm compresses<\/strong>. It should go away on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, in some cases, your child might need to take antibiotics. If the discharge from your child\u2019s eye is very yellow, copious or green. They may need antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to a medical professional if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing whether your child\u2019s pinkeye requires antibiotics is sometimes difficult. Talk to a KixNurse<\/a> today to assess the severity of your child\u2019s pink eye and guide you through the following steps to nursing your child back to health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our KixNurses can assess your child\u2019s symptoms, identify the healthcare concern, and navigate you to the fastest and most efficient care route. Whether it\u2019s your local pharmacist or a referral to one of our Nurse Practitioners, your child will quickly get the medication and care they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRoseola<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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However, if your child has Roseola, you can help by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Impetigo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Fifths Disease<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Pink Eye<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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