Back to Basics Pediatrics, SC

10/21/2026

Classroom desks and shared supplies are common hubs for germs. Simple hand hygiene remains the most effective defense against seasonal illnesses. Remind your kids to scrub with plain soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice), especially before lunchtime, after using the restroom, and right after recess.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/prevention-infections/Pages/Hand-Washing-A-Powerful-Antidote-to-Illness.aspx

10/21/2026

Classroom desks and shared supplies are common hubs for germs. Simple hand hygiene remains the most effective defense against seasonal illnesses. Remind your kids to scrub with plain soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice), especially before lunchtime, after using the restroom, and right after recess.

10/21/2026

If the busy back-to-school rush passed you by, it is not too late to complete your child’s annual physical before the end of the year! Routine well-child visits are essential to track growth milestones, check vision and hearing, update routine immunizations, and complete necessary school or sports forms. Scheduling now also allows your family to maximize annual preventive insurance benefits before they reset in January. Call our front desk or book online to reserve your visit before year-end spots fill up!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/Pages/Well-Child-Care-A-Check-Up-for-Life.aspx

10/20/2026

Early sport specialization and continuous year-round training can lead to repetitive stress and overuse injuries in growing growth plates, tendons, and joints. Pediatricians recommend that young athletes take at least one to two days off per week from competitive training and participate in varied sports to build balanced muscular strength.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/sports-injuries/Pages/Preventing-Overuse-Injuries.aspx

Half of all sports injuries in children and teens are from overuse. Here's what pediatricians recommend to protect young athletes from overuse and overtraining Injuries that can keep them from participating in the sports they enjoy.

10/16/2026

When in doubt, sit them out. Concussions don't always involve a loss of consciousness; subtle signs include headaches, dizziness, sensitivity to light or sound, confusion, or sudden mood changes following a blow to the head or body. Never allow a child or teen to return to the field on the same day an injury occurs, and always have them evaluated by a physician before resuming play.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/sports-injuries/Pages/Sports-Related-Concussion.aspx

10/15/2026

As temperatures drop and indoor gatherings pick up, updated seasonal COVID-19 vaccines are now available at our practice for families who wish to have their children immunized. Immunization provides an extra layer of defense against seasonal respiratory illness and helps keep everyone in the household healthy. If you have questions about timing, eligibility, or scheduling an appointment, give our clinic a call or send us a message through your patient portal.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/covid-vaccines-for-kids.aspx

10/14/2026

Fall youth sports are underway! Young athletes heat up faster and take longer to cool down than adults. Ensure your student begins drinking water well before practice starts, takes scheduled hydration breaks every 15–20 minutes, and rehydrates afterward. Plain water is best for routine practices—leave high-sugar sports drinks for intense, continuous physical exertion lasting over an hour.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/fitness/Pages/Sports-and-Energy-Drinks-Precautions-for-Parents.aspx

10/13/2026

With cold and flu season approaching, viral bugs can easily trigger asthma flare-ups in young lungs. Scheduling an asthma follow-up visit now ensures your child has an updated Asthma Action Plan on file for home and school, as well as active refills for daily controller and rescue medications[cite: 1]. Because seasonal viruses pose an extra risk for kids with respiratory sensitivities, the AAP also advises an annual flu shot to provide essential lung protection[cite: 1]. Call our office to schedule your child’s asthma check-up and flu vaccine!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/allergies-asthma/Pages/Asthma-Action-Plan.aspx

10/12/2026

Up to 80% of classroom learning is visual. If your student is squinting, rubbing their eyes, complaining of frequent afternoon headaches, or losing their place while reading, an undiagnosed vision issue may be at play. Routine pediatric vision screenings detect changes early so simple corrections can prevent frustration in the classroom.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/eyes/Pages/Vision-Screenings.aspx

Visions screening tests help detect issues that may lead to vision problems for your child. Learn what happens during a vision screening and when kids need them.

10/09/2026

Does your well-behaved student suddenly melt down the minute they walk through the front door? "After-school restraint collapse" happens when kids hold their emotions and behavior together all day in the classroom and release all that mental fatigue in their safest space: home. Skip immediate questions about tests or grades; offer a calming snack, low sensory stimulation, and 30 minutes of quiet downtime first.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Helping-Children-Handle-Stress.aspx

Demands or stresses are a part of children's daily lives. Pressures may come from a number of sources - from within the child herself, as well as from parents, teachers, peers and the larger society. Read more about helping children manage stress and build resilience.