Seasonal Health Tips

Spring Health Tips

Spring is the biggest of the allergy and asthma seasons. The best way to avoid severe attacks is to treat early. Be sure to refill your seasonal allergy medications before symptoms are severe.

At Centre Pediatrics, we have an Asthma Prevention Program, led by Robin Koskinen, one of our nurse practitioners. To find out more about this program, please call us at (617) 735-8585.

Spring Safety Tips
Winter sports on snow and ice now continue into the spring depending on the weather. With warming weather, the snow and ice change consistency. Be exceptionally careful of ice skating on outdoor ponds and lakes and be aware that turning on skis in spring snow is more difficult. Many skiing injuries occur on that last run of the season and could be avoided.

Sports injuries are more common at this time of year. After a winter of decreased physical activity, we suddenly need to prepare for baseball and soccer. As with adults, children should slowly increase activity to allow muscles to rebuild and adjust to a greater level of activity. Encourage children to play sports "lightly" at first and "harder" as their muscles become more accustomed to the sport.

Children outgrow bike helmets and roller blade gear; check that these items still fit and are in good condition. Tune the bike and check that its brakes are working. Make sure roller blades have working wheels and brakes.

Physical Exams for Camp and School
From age 3 through 18, we recommend that your child have an annual physical exam, also called a well visit or check-up.

Schools and summer camps usually require a report of your child's most recent physical exam and immunization status. The physical exam should have been done within the last 12 months. You can request this report, or health form, at the time of your child's check-up. We urge you to make several copies of this report for your use during the year. Click here to download a printable (PDF) copy of the health form request.

Winter Health Tips
Summer Health Tips
Fall Health Tips

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