UCHealth Primary Care - Yosemite

In our experience, a full set of vaccines administered according to the AAP/ACIP recommendations are vital to your child’s health and safety. We realize there is a lot of controversy about immunizations and navigating the information can be overwhelming.

As pediatricians, we strongly recommend following the immunization guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head, or by striking the head on another object. It may result in a headache, confusion, or rarely even loss of consciousness, and the effects usually resolve in a few hours or days.

Our board-certified pediatricians recommend watching this video* Concussions 101, a Primer for Kids and Parents to understand a little more about concussions and the steps to take if you’ve had a sports-related concussion before you get back in the game.

The video encourages patients to “take care of that awesome brain” and we agree. Contact our office if you have questions or want to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified pediatricians.

Summertime means that it’s time for sunscreen. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about sunscreen and what the safest products are for children. At UCHealth Pediatrics, we like to keep it simple:

• Use hats, sunglasses and SPF clothing. Swim shirts help prevent sunburns on shoulders and necks
• Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+
• Use hypoallergenic sunscreen
• Reapply at least every two hours, especially when your kids are swimming or sweating

Be sure to visit the American Academy of Pediatrics’ HealthyChildren.org page for more detailed information about sunscreen safety.