Kids catch lots of bugs in their first few years of life. Colds and other respiratory infections are common. But kids can get urinary tract infections (UTIs), too. Up to 8% of girls and 2% of boys will get a … Continue reading
What Should You Feed Your Child When They Have Diarrhea?
The BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast) was once a staple that most pediatricians recommended for children with an upset stomach. The idea was that it gave the gut a chance to rest and reduced the amount of stool produced. … Continue reading
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Symptoms, Treatments, and How to Prevent It…
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a disease that affects the lungs. Pertussis bacteria are spread from person to person through droplets produced during coughing or sneezing. A person with pertussis develops a severe cough that usually lasts four to six … Continue reading
How to Detect Head Lice, Treat It, and Then Clean Your Home Afterwards…
If you have ever gotten a call from school that a child in your child’s class has head lice we all know the anxiety that news causes. Do not worry lice happen in 6 million to 12 million school kids … Continue reading
4+ Reasons That Your Child May Be Having Stomach Aches More Than Normal…
Stomach aches are incredibly common in children. the number one cause is constipation. There are many things that can cause your child to become constipated. Withholding Your child may ignore the urge to have a bowel movement because they’re too … Continue reading
The Flu Vaccine and Tamiflu – What They Are, How They Work, and When They Should Be Used…
Your best protection from catching the flu is to get a flu vaccine. The vaccine does not work 100% of the time, but there are other simple steps you can take to prevent flu, such as washing your hands with … Continue reading
The Dreaded Stomach Bug and How to Deal With It…
It’s scary when your child is throwing up! If your family falls prey to stomach viruses this year, we all know how horrible it can be. Luckily, it tends to go away in a few days leaving most of us … Continue reading
Latest Flu Information – Who Should Get the Flu Vaccine and Our Flu Shot and Mist Supply…
We have a limited supply of Flu shots and mist available for both private and state insured patients! No appointment necessary! CDC recommends every child ages 6 months and up receive a flu vaccine every year. Walkup Flu Shot Clinics… … Continue reading
The Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Mumps – Is the MMR / Mumps Vaccine Safe?
Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily through coughing and sneezing. There is no treatment for mumps, and it can cause long-term health problems. Mumps is best known for the puffy cheeks and swollen jaw … Continue reading
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) and Other Vaccines Show No Link to Autism in a New Review of Existing Scientific Evidence
A new study shows that vaccines are very safe for children, and add to a substantial body of evidence that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the very low risks of taking it. This review found strong evidence that the measles, … Continue reading