Tamalpais Pediatrics is all treats no tricks this Halloween. Wishing our patients and families a safe, happy, and SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 👻 🕸

Halloween safety tips:
🎃 Choose well fitting costumes and shoes to prevent trips/falls
🎃 Check candy for choking hazards and allergens
🎃 Stick to well-lit neighborhoods, planned routes, and set trick-or-treating times
🎃 Try healthier treats and non-candy alternatives

Still looking for a Halloween costume?

Start with items you may already have at home.

A flannel shirt can become a scarecrow, pajamas and a stuffed animal can create a sleepover costume, and athletic gear can transform your child into a favorite player.

Cardboard boxes are also great for making robots, vehicles, or other creative designs.

Before heading out, check that the costume is comfortable, easy to see in, and paired with safe walking shoes. Dress for the weather, add reflective material or a light for visibility, and avoid masks or costume pieces that make it difficult to see or walk safely.

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Flu can cause more than a few uncomfortable days.

Children may develop complications such as dehydration, pneumonia, worsening asthma, or the need for hospital care.

Annual flu vaccination is recommended for most people ages 6 months and older. It lowers the risk of getting sick with flu and can reduce the severity of illness if infection still occurs. Vaccination can also mean fewer complications, fewer missed school days for children, and fewer missed workdays for parents.

Because it takes about two weeks for the body to build protection, it is helpful to vaccinate before flu begins spreading widely in the community.

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Reading with a toddler may not look like quietly finishing an entire book. They may turn pages too quickly, point to one favorite picture, wander away, or ask to hear the same story repeatedly.

All of this still supports early literacy.

Keep books within reach and make reading part of everyday routines, such as bedtime, meals, or waiting for an appointment. Let your toddler choose the book, name the pictures they point to, make animal sounds, ask simple questions, and allow them to move while they listen.

Even a few minutes at a time can help build vocabulary, attention, and a positive connection with books.

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Same-day sick visits are scheduled based on medical urgency and appointment availability, so contacting us early gives our team more options for finding the appropriate visit time.

When you call, be ready to share your child’s age, symptoms, when they began, highest temperature, breathing concerns, fluid intake, and any medications already given. Clear information helps our team decide how quickly your child should be seen and what type of appointment may be most appropriate.

Same-day availability may vary, and some symptoms may require urgent or emergency care. Our team will help guide you toward the appropriate next step.

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