Navigating Common Childhood Illnesses With Your Pediatrician

You want your child to be as healthy as possible. As a result, even when your little one has a seemingly harmless illness, it breaks your heart to watch them suffer. Fortunately, when you partner with a pediatrician at Southwest Children's Clinic, serving West Jordan, UT, and the nearby region, you can face common childhood illnesses together and prevent complications and unnecessary suffering.

Understanding the Most Common Illnesses

Colds, flu, and other upper respiratory infections are among the most common illnesses in children. They're easily passed from one person to another, especially in daycares, schools, and other places where children come together in close proximity.

Ear infections, tonsillitis (tonsil infection), laryngitis (swelling of the voice box), and bronchitis are also common. Gastroenteritis (stomach flu) and strep throat also occur in children frequently. 

Unfortunately, a child's immune system isn't as strong as yours, so they're more susceptible to infection. This factor makes it more difficult for your little one to ward off an infection.

A pediatrician from our West Jordan, UT office can explain the common infections and help you recognize the signs when a doctor's visit is in order.

Providing Vaccinations

The flu, chickenpox, measles, and other infections are preventable in children through vaccines. At specific times in your little one's life, a doctor from our office can administer the necessary vaccinations to prevent illness in your child. Every vaccine works by helping a child's immune system to recognize an illness, and once and if they come in contact with it, your little one's body will be more equipped to fight it off. If your child should develop any symptoms, they tend to be only mild. 

Supplying Advice

Kids are notorious for putting their hands and toys in their mouths and frequently touching their eyes and noses. It doesn't help that they touch many surfaces while exploring.

Besides supplying you with knowledge about common illnesses, a physician from our office can also advise you on how to help your child prevent illnesses. For instance, we can help you show your child how to wash their hands properly. 

Giving Treatment

If your child develops any type of childhood illness, we can prescribe a treatment or offer at-home treatment tips to keep your child comfortable as their body fights the infection.

Join a Southwest Children's Clinic pediatrician serving West Jordan, UT, and the neighboring communities to prevent as many childhood illnesses as possible. And when one does arise, know that our team is here to help your child improve quickly. 

Call 801-563-1975 today.