10 Essential Apps That Take the Guess Work Out of Illness

The next time your old standbys—chicken soup, decongestant and ginger ale—don't cut it on a sick day, download one of these.

By Kipp Jarecke-Cheng April 26, 2017

With the ever-increasing complexities of the healthcare system, the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure rings truer today than ever before. Caring for sick kids can be complicated, but a new batch of family-focused and user-friendly apps aims to help parents and caregivers provide appropriate health care with confidence. Flip through our slideshow of some of the most useful apps to help care for little patients.

ICE

Few people want to think about preparing for worst-case scenarios—until it’s too late. In cases of emergencies, having easily accessible emergency medical contact information can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. The ICE app puts user’s health information and emergency medical contacts on smartphone lock screens, so in the case of an accident, EMTs and first responders can readily find health information on users’ phones. For parents, the app serves double duty by acting as an easy access way of finding pediatrician and pharmacy phone numbers.

Available for iOS, Free.

What are your favorite apps to help manage your family’s health and wellness? Tell us in the comments below!

— Kipp Jarecke-Cheng