Symptoms of Whooping Cough
- posted: Dec. 15, 2017
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
Mono: Symptoms and Prevention
- posted: Dec. 04, 2017
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
Treating a Cut
- posted: Nov. 13, 2017
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
Healthy Eating Options for Busy Families
- posted: Nov. 01, 2017
Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families and making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge. With a little organization, you Read More
Parents: Protect Your Children from Burns
- posted: Oct. 13, 2017
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
Does My Child Have a Vision Problem?
- posted: Oct. 04, 2017
As a parent, you may rely on the results of a school vision screening or the fact that your child doesn’t report any symptoms as an indication he or she Read More
Childhood Obesity: Helpful Tips for Parents of Overweight Children
- posted: Sep. 15, 2017
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
When a Sore Throat Interrupts Your Child's Health
- posted: Sep. 06, 2017
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
Medication Recall
- posted: Aug. 29, 2017
Check your child's vitamins! Several types of liquid medications including multivitamins, Vitamin D drops, stool softeners and one antihistamine have been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination. If your child Read More
How to Tell the Difference between Sinusitis and a Cold
- posted: Aug. 15, 2017
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
Kids and Bedwetting: When Should I Be Concerned?
- posted: Aug. 01, 2017
Bedwetting is a common childhood problem. Many children who master toilet training during the day, usually between the ages of two and four, continue to experience episodes of bedwetting through Read More
How to Protect Kids from the Sun
- posted: Jul. 17, 2017
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
Understanding Infant Jaundice
- posted: Jul. 05, 2017
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
Sports Physicals
- posted: Jun. 30, 2017
Summer is here and it is time for Sports Physicals! In order to accommodate more physical appointments our Havre de Grace office will be open until 6pm on Mondays from July Read More
How to Keep Germs At Bay and Illnesses Away
- posted: Jun. 15, 2017
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
Fever Phobia? When Parents Should Call Their Pediatrician
- posted: Jun. 02, 2017
Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read More
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