Helmets and Sunscreen: ‘Battles worth Fighting,’ Advice from a Pediatric ER Doc

Welcome to Pediatrics Now, brought to you by the Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio. I'm your host, Holly Wayment, and today we have a special guest, Dr. Priyanka Kandhal  an emergency medicine doctor at the level University Hospital's level one trauma centers, specializing in both pediatrics and adult care. In this episode, she shares invaluable insights on the importance of wearing helmets for children engaged in biking, scootering, and skateboarding. Dr. Kandhal highlights how these protective measures can mean the difference between life and death or prevent debilitating injuries. We also discuss the often-overlooked necessity of sun protection for kids.  Join us for an informative conversation filled with practical advice to keep your children safe and healthy from this doctor on the front lines. Don't forget to visit pediatricsnowforparents.com and subscribe to Pediatrics Now wherever you get your podcasts.