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11/18/2022

As pediatricians are experiencing a surge of RSV and flu cases and some children’s hospitals have a shortage of available pediatric beds, it is more important than ever to try to prevent injuries to children.

On , visit AAP’s parenting website Healthy Children at www.healthychildren.org to learn more about drowning prevention, poison prevention, safe sleep, firearm prevention, and more. And with questions. Pediatricians are here to help families .

10/28/2022

RSV season is here, earlier and worse than most years. It can be more severe than a regular cold. Here's what you need to know.

🔑 Key facts

➡️ RSV is a cold virus that also infects the lungs.

➡️ It causes usual cold symptoms: fever, runny nose, congestion, and cough.

➡️ In some kids, it causes wheezing and may cause difficulty breathing (bronchiolitis).

➡️ Some kids need to be admitted to the hospital for breathing problems or dehydration.

➡️ For most kids, the cold symptoms are worse and last longer than a usual cold.

➡️ Antibiotics do not treat RSV.

➡️ Wheezing medicines rarely work for RSV.

⚠️ What to watch for

The skin pulling in between the ribs or above the collarbones with each breath.

Struggling to breathe and not relieved with nasal saline and suction.

Not making urine at least every 8 hours, or dry lips

Very sleepy and hard to wake up

✅ How to treat RSV

Nasal saline drops and suction. This is the number one way to treat colds in young children.

Encourage plenty of fluids. If your child is not eating solid food, feed only breast milk, formula, or electrolyte solution for children.

A cool mist humidifier may help.

One to two tablespoons of warm apple juice may help with cough and post-nasal congestion.

Natural cough medicine made from honey (over 12 months old) or agave nectar (less than 12 months old) may help.

❌ Do not give your child:

Cough and cold medicines. They do not work and can be harmful at this age.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) should never be used for colds in kids.

Homeopathic medications. They are not herbal remedies but very tiny amounts of poisons. They don't work and can be harmful.

🍎 Prevention

Handwashing is still the best way to prevent colds and flu.

Breastfeeding offers some protection.

Stay away from other young children if possible when RSV is going around.

😅 Rest assured, most children catch RSV and just have a worse than average cold. The important thing is to be aware, to watch for the warning signs, and to seek care quickly if you are concerned, preferably from a pediatric facility.

10/28/2022

The Henry County Police, Sheriff, Fire Rescue, and E-911 Departments are hosting Henry’s Night Out TODAY from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Henry Towne Center in McDonough.

Come meet your local Public Safety leaders!

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Come Join the fun!

10/28/2022

**IT'S HAPPENING IN THE CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE! GET READY! SEE YOU ON SATURDAY AT CLARK COMMUNITY PARK FROM 12 PM TO 4 PM. FREE TO ATTEND!
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Stockbridge Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt will host her Annual Fall Festival on this Saturday, October 29th from 12 pm to 4 pm at Clark Community Park located at 111 Davis Road in Stockbridge, Georgia. This event is open to EVERYONE, especially youth. FREE FOR ALL! CANDY, GAMES AND FOOD TRUCKS! Costumes are encouraged. See you there! Call (678) 833-3348 with questions. Vendor slots available.

10/28/2022

We are so excited for this Friday!! Come to Claude Gray Park at 5pm in your most ghastly costume and hunt for candy in the maze of trunks. After your bucket is sweet-filled, the Mayor will treat you to a haunted hayride through the cemetery at dusk. Hot dogs and other goodies are available for purchase. It's a FREE event that kids young and old look forward to year after year. 🎃 Tag Locust Grove Main Street in your social media pics. We'd love to see your experience.

02/10/2022

Free newborn care class for expecting parents Saturday, February 19th.

11/27/2021

11/26/2021

Kids will be always kids, but their toys have changed―and it can be overwhelming! But, the best toys are those that match your child's developmental skills and abilities and encourage the development of new skills.

11/25/2021

Join us Saturday, December 4th at 6:30 pm for the Bicentennial Tree Lighting and Movie Night at Nash Farm Park, 4361 Jonesboro Rd, Hampton, GA. We will stream Illumination's The Grinch (2018), roast marshmallows, and stay warm with hot chocolate. Attendance is FREE and no ticket is needed. Smores and movie space will be first come, first serve!