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  • FAQs About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
    Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people Read more
  • Does My Child Need Glasses?
    We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision Read more
  • Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
    Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more
  • Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
    We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read more
  • Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection
    Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read more
  • Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
    Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read more
  • Head Lice And How To Treat It
    You’ve just received a call from the school: someone in your child’s class has head lice. We know that hearing that your child has or might have head lice can Read more
  • Diabetes in Children
    In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type Read more
  • Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling
    Whether you’re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while Read more
  • Signs of a Pediatric UTI
    A urinary tract infection isn’t just something that happens to adults. Children can also develop UTIs. Since children are more likely to suffer from kidney damage as a result of Read more
  • Your Child and Chicken Pox
    You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read more
  • Conjunctivitis: What To Know
    Your child won’t stop rubbing their eyes. They say it’s incredibly itchy. When you go to examine it, you notice their eyes are also bloodshot and inflamed. Oh no, it Read more
  • The Importance Of Preventive Care
    What parent doesn’t want to protect their child from getting injured or sick? While it will happen at some point, there are certainly ways that both you and your pediatrician Read more
  • Make Sure Your Child Gets Their Regular Check-Ups
    To ensure that your child grows up healthy and strong, they need to see a pediatrician for regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccines. These well-child visits are incredibly important for your Read more
  • How To Brush Your Child's Teeth
    So, your child’s teeth just started to come in. We know that this can be an exciting milestone for parents. Of course, this also means considering your child’s oral health. Read more
  • Signs That Your Child May Have Autism
    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person views and interacts with the world around them, including other people. In most cases, differences become apparent Read more