Connecticut Children's Blog

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, Connecticut Children’s and its partner pediatric practices have worked around the clock to provide a safe environment for patient care – including making sure that kids are getting the vaccines they need. To share an important reminder to parents, Catherine Wiley, MD, division head of Primary Care at Connecticut […]

Peak respiratory season is here. While COVID-19 is still top of mind for many parents, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have returned earlier than expected this year. RSV is spreading rapidly through New England and is already affecting our children.  Influenza is expected to peak sometime in November and December.  What is RSV? […]

By: Saima N. Jafri, DO, Connecticut Children’s Care Network Maybe you’re a first-time parent or maybe this isn’t your first rodeo. Either way, many of us parents still “fear the fever.” Do we need to be worried when our kids spike a low- or high-grade fever? Dr. Saima Jafri, pediatrician with Connecticut Children’s Care Network, […]

From the early pre-K years to senior year, school is about so much more than pens, books and friendships. Your child should also have a clean bill of health before starting a new year of learning. Connecticut Children’s pediatrician, Dr. Abraham Khorasani, breaks down why children need a back-to-school exam and what parents can expect. […]

In New England, summer sneaks up after a long winter, which felt even longer as COVID-19 still looms. However, when the sun comes out, it’s out full force. Before you and the family head outside and “take back” summer, check out some summer sun safety tips to protect yourself and those you love against the […]

Summer in New England is prime time for kids to be out and about in nature! But it’s also prime time for ticks. And many, like the deer tick, carry diseases. (In fact, the first-ever case of Lyme disease was found in Connecticut.) Before your family hits the trail, or enjoys a camping trip or […]