Summer First Aid for Families

From bug bites to skinned knees, summer brings plenty of opportunities for adventure — and a few inevitable mishaps. In this episode of ParentingU, Dr. Kali Broussard, pediatrician and infectious diseases specialist with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, shares practical tips to help parents manage common summer injuries and prevent bigger problems. 

Dr. Broussard breaks down when to worry (and when not to), why insect repellent matters, what every first aid kit should include and how simple wound care can make a big difference. Plus, she ends with must-know water safety advice for families spending time in or around the pool. 

Key Moments: 

• Insect Bites Prevention & Treatment - 2:29
• Signs of Infection – 4:25
• Different Bites and Stings – 5:07
• Insect Repellants – 11:16
• Cleaning & Caring for Minor Cuts and Scrapes – 13:01
• Essentials for Your Family’s First Aid Kit – 15:48 

Read more from Dr. Broussard on our blog: https://health.fmolhs.org/body/childrens-health/a-parents-guide-to-summer-first-aid.css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}