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PARENTS: Flu vaccines are now in!

You do not need an appointment but would still need to call from the parking lot when you arrive for this nurse visit.

Children younger than 5 years old–especially those younger than 2– are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications. A flu vaccine offers the best defense against flu and its potentially serious consequences and also can reduce the spread of flu to others. Getting vaccinated against flu has been shown to reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, missed work and school days, and reduce the risk of flu-related hospitalization.

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Healthy Sleep Habits

How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?
All children thrive on a regular bedtime routine. From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and teens, parents want to know how many hours of sleep are recommended. While it’s true that sleep needs vary from one person to another, there are some very reasonable, science-based guidelines to help you determine whether your child is getting the sleep he or she needs to grow, learn, and play.

Childhood Sleep Guidelines

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) provides some helpful guidelines regarding just how much sleep children need at different stages in their development. Keep in mind that these numbers reflect total sleep hours in a 24-hour period. So, if your son or daughter still naps, you’ll need to take that into account when you add up his or her typical sleep hours.

Recommended Amount of Sleep for Pediatric Populations

INFANTS

4 to 12 Months

TODDLERS

1 to 2 Years

PRESCHOOLERS

3 to 5 Years

GRADESCHOOLERS

6 to 12 Years

TEENS

13 to 18 Years

Regular sleep deprivation often leads to some challenging behaviors and health problems in children including irritability, difficulty concentrating, hypertension, obesity, headaches, and depression. Children who get enough sleep have a healthier immune system, and better school performance, behavior, memory, and mental health.