{"id":19369,"date":"2023-03-10T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T15:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kixcare.com\/?p=19369"},"modified":"2023-04-04T10:47:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T14:47:47","slug":"the-warm-weather-is-coming-heres-how-to-prepare-for-spring-and-summer-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resources.kixcare.com\/en\/the-warm-weather-is-coming-heres-how-to-prepare-for-spring-and-summer-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"The warm weather is coming – here\u2019s how to prepare for spring and summer fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In January 2023, the Ontario government announced a significant change in the healthcare landscape. Pharmacists were granted the authority to prescribe medication for specific medical conditions (read more HERE<\/a> ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we enter spring, and with summer just around the corner, Canadian families will spend more time outside, soaking up the sun and enjoying the great outdoors through camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need time outdoors, and so do our kids! However, outdoor fun comes with seasonal health concerns, such as seasonal allergies, tick bites, insect bites, and rashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With preventative measures, knowledge, and expert pediatric advice from our team of specialized KixNurses, you can sit back and relax as you keep your children safe and healthy while still enjoying all the season’s benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our health and wellness membership, Kix360\u00b0, offers 24\/7 access to our team of specialized pediatric Registered Nurses who can give our KixFamilies: support and advice about their child\u2019s condition, explain why they need the prescription, and how to take the prescribed medication, as well as providing ongoing management throughout the presenting illness – which the pharmacist may not be able to provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our KixFamilies also have access to our pediatric Nurse Practitioners, who can diagnose, prescribe and make referrals to Pediatricians and Allied Healthcare Professionals as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This allows families to feel supported during their urgent care concerns, but in addition to any urgent care matters, no matter how big or small the concern or question is, Kix360\u00b0 is here to support all of your child(ren)\u2019s health and wellness goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with what to do if your child encounters these seasonal pediatric concerns this season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal Allergies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If your little one experiences seasonal allergies, such as hay fever<\/strong>, our KixNurses are available 24\/7 via messaging and video calling to help you to receive a timely diagnosis and the necessary medications your little one may need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the spring, seasonal allergies tend to flare, which can cause allergies due to all the plants and trees blooming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, your child may start experiencing symptoms such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n