10/29/2026
🩺 Ever feel overwhelmed by medical terms at the doctor's office? 📝
October is Health Literacy Month! We want to make sure you always leave our office completely understanding your child's care plan.
Here are 3 common medical terms decoded:
🧼 Topical vs. Oral: Topical means a medicine goes directly on the skin (like a cream). Oral means it is swallowed.
🦠 Viral vs. Bacterial: Viral bugs (like colds) just need rest and comfort. Bacterial issues (like strep) are the ones that need antibiotics.
📋 PRN: This simply means " as needed "—like giving a fever reducer only if your child feels uncomfortable.