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• posted: Feb. 06, 2018
• Poisons,  Safety

Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2018
• Poper Hygiene,  Washing Hands

One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses is through proper hand washing.  Young children in particular need to be reminded to wash their hands, which Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2017
• Whooping Cough

When your child is sick, it can take a toll on not only them, put you as a parent. Your pediatrician is available to help you restore the health of your Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017
• Mono

Understanding Mono: The “Kissing Disease” Often called the kissing disease, mononucleosis (mono) is a caused by a virus that is transmitted through saliva. You can get this infection through kissing, but Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2017
• Scrapes,  Minor Cuts

A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of their world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes and cuts Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2017
• Burns

From washing up under too hot of water to an accidental tipping of a coffee cup, burns are a potential hazard in every home. In fact, burns are some of Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2017
• Childhood Obesity

More and more, childhood obesity is becoming prevalent in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over the past two decades it has doubled in children and tripled Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2017
• Sore Throats

In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2017
• Common Cold,  Sinusitis

Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa, as the symptoms of a cold and a sinus infection can be quite similar to each other because the Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2017
• Sun Safety

Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2017
• Infant Jaundice

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by excess yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin, which is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When bilirubin Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2017
• Germs,  Prevention

Kids pick up germs all day, every day. Whether they are sharing toys, playing at day care or sitting in the classroom, whenever children are together, they are at risk Read More

• posted: May 16, 2017
• Baby Food

Giving your baby his first spoonful of solid foods is an exciting time! Many parents look forward to the day their little one takes their first bite of rice cereal, Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2017

Tick season has started.  Here are some helpful tips from the Centers for Disease Control. Avoiding Ticks Removing a tick What you need to know about Lyme Disease     (Photo from www.cdc.gov) Read More

• posted: Apr. 28, 2017
• Eczema

It’s normal for a child to get a rash at one time or another. But one common type of rash, known as eczema, can be especially troubling. Eczema refers to Read More

• posted: Apr. 18, 2017
• Asthma

A common condition seen in kids and teens, asthma is a lung condition that causes trouble breathing and shortness of breath. During an attack, the bronchial airways become inflamed and Read More