3 family health Dr. David F. Jimenez PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY EL PASO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Appropriate use of antibiotics Antibiotics are medicines used to treat bacterial infections. They will not treat viral infections, because they cannot kill viruses. This is why viruses like the common cold or the flu should not be treated with these medications. Antibiotics will not help you feel better if they are taken when not needed. You may also suffer from side effects like rash, dizziness, or nausea. Antibiotic resistance is also a dangerous result of taking antibiotics when they are not needed. This happens when the germs learn how to fight against the medicines designed to kill them. This causes antibiotics to be less effective in treating bacterial infections for everyone. Illnesses like the common cold or flu should go away in 1 to 2 weeks. Ask your Primary Care Provider if antibiotics are needed when you feel sick. Follow these tips to feel better and protect others: ■Get plenty of rest. ■Drink plenty of fluids. ■Wash your hands often. ■Cover your coughs and sneezes. ■Stay home. Challenges COVID-19 has caused to farmworker families There are many challenges farmworker families face throughout their difficult journey while working in the fields. COVID-19 has made it even more difficult for them. They have been facing different situations such as lack of employment, access to health care, child care, proper education, and nutrition programs no longer being offered at the schools. These challenges have caused mental distress to the parents and to their children. Many times, farmworker children have to deal with anxiety and stress at school. El Paso Health has special Medicaid services for farmworker children. We can assist you with finding mental health resources and counseling for your children. To help you get these services, please call us at 1-877-532-3778, Ext. 1075. El Paso Health is happy to tell you about Dr. David F. Jimenez, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at El Paso Children’s Hospital! Dr. Jimenez came to El Paso from San Antonio. He is known all over the world for his work with babies who have a rare condition with the head that does not let the brain grow to its normal size. He also treats children with brain tumors. Dr. Jimenez has many honors, like being named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of the Best Doctors in America. El Paso Health members who need the special services that Dr. Jimenez offers can stay in El Paso to get care instead of going to another city. That means they get to stay home close to friends and family. Welcome to El Paso, Dr. Jimenez!
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