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How to Recognize, Prevent, & Care For Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a skin infection affecting the tissues beneath the skin. Different types of bacteria can cause cellulitis and the most common are group A streptococcus and staphylococcus. Cellulitis requires medical attention because short term it can cause fever,...

Pediatrics of Florence’s Founder, Dr. Paul L. Tagher, Said Goodbye On The Morning of July 16, 2019…

On July 16th Dr. Paul L. Tagher, who started Pediatrics of Florence said goodbye. Dr. Paul took care of thousands of Northern Kentucky babies and children over the last 50 plus years before retiring at age 80. He had been battling multiple myeloma the last few years...

Summer Sun Safety Tips

Warm, sunny days are wonderful, it is good get outdoors and to exercise outside, and the sun feels great on you skin. But the sun can harm you and your family. Too much sun exposure can cause dehydration, fever, damage to skin, changes in color and wrinkles, skin...

Car Seat Safety: A Guide to Safe Road Travel

One of the most important investments you can make in your young child’s future is a car seat. Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1-12 years old in the United States. The best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right seat and use...

Traveling Tips – How to Make Airplane Trips with Children More Enjoyable for Everyone…

Flying with kids can be a challenge or it can be smooth-sailing. Very much depends on the age of your child, the length of your flight, and the time of day of your flight. If you have an infant, packing can be the first challenge because of all the stuff you...

Why Well-Child Visits Are So Important…

Depending on the illness, you are most likely to take your child to the doctor when they are sick. Recognize that the exam at that appointment focuses on your child’s’ specific illness or problem. As such your doctor doesn’t have time to complete a full exam....

Allergies Are Nothing to Sneeze At… Learn How to Prevent Them

As the weather shifts from sweaty summer days to a cool fall nights, the changing temperatures signal the advent of seasonal allergies. With this short article, gain some tips to help you recognize allergy symptoms and help your kids feel better. Recognizing Seasonal...

Health Tips for Parents – How To Know When “My Tummy Hurts” Is Real

Belly woes can sometimes be tough to tell if your child is truly sick and if you need to call the doctor. Most times if you ask your child where it hurts, he will point to his belly button area. Most mommies will have a checklist: What do you think you need to make it...

Parenting Tips – Teething Treatments for Your Child!

Most recently and most importantly, a meta-analysis of all available evidence looked at the following three case studies (among others) and concluded that some mild symptoms like drooling, gum irritation, and mild irritability are seen more commonly in children who...

Quick Tips for Back-to-School Success!

Back to school is an exciting and potentially stressful part of the year for both parents and children. Here are a few quick tips to make sure you start the year off right: Sleep is Key From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and teens, parents want to know how...

Child Behavior Tips – Effective Methods For Teaching Your Child to Share…

When children want something, their feelings are often passionate. They can be gripped by a desire so strong that no other option will do. Every cell in their bodies is organized to communicate that having the blue shovel or the green balloon is key to their happiness...

Head Injuries and When to Worry…

Sit and watch children at play and you will quickly learn one thing: children are constantly hitting their heads! If your child hits his or her head, how do you know when it is serious enough to seek medical care and when you can relax and stay home? If there is an...

Common Issues and Suggestions For Potty Training Your Child…

Before starting toilet training, look for signs your toddler is ready. Beginning too soon can be frustrating for both of you and can make the whole process take longer. If you’ve started the process, and potty training was going well for awhile, but all of...

Is Your Child Hyperactive or Just Being A Kid?

Does it feel like your child is ignoring you? Or perhaps that there is something wrong with your child, or your skills as a parent? Maybe you have two children and your oldest is calm, follows the rules, and responsible while your other son is totally different? He’s...

What’s An Ear Infection? How to Spot and Prevent a Child’s Ear Infection…

Is your 6 month old typically a good sleeper but woke up crying in the middle of the night? Has your toddler been congested for over a week and woke up this morning with a 101 fever? Or did your five year old mention that “my ear hurts?” These are all signs of a...

My Child is Wheezing… Is it Asthma? What to Look For and When to Visit A Doctor…

Wheezing is a whistling noise that occurs when the bronchial tubes which carry air to the lungs, narrow because of inflammation or mucus buildup. Wheezing is often present in asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects 9% of children under 17 years or about 6.7...

Parenting Tips – Some Night Time Potty Training Tips

Night time potty training is usually for children under the age of 5 because their bodies are typically growing at such a fast rate that it can be hard for their bladders to keep up. Every child learns how to keep dry at night at a different age. In general children...

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 that it causes. This is a result of...

Does My Child Have Asthma? A Parent’s Guide to Asthma Management

Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It usually results from an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. Asthma is very common, it is also a serious and potentially...

Parenting Tips – Is My Child Really Too Sick for School?

Sometimes it’s hard to know if your child is really coming down with something or just suffering a bout of Monday-itis. In a perfect world, kids would never get sick, and they’d never miss a day of school. But it’s not a perfect world.. For safety’s sake,...

Can I Improve My Child’s Immune System With Immune Boosting Supplements or Super-foods?

If you are like most parents you want your kids to be healthy. And if your kids are like most kids, that is not always the case. Runny noses. Constant colds, Recurrent flues. Gastrointestinal bugs. These conditions are just par for the course with children in daycare...

Newborn Tips – When a Fever Really Maters in Your Newborn

Fevers in newborns under two months of age need to be monitored. Fever phobia is common among parents but most times these fears are unfounded. That all being said; very young infants ARE at high risk for serious infections, so quick care and medical evaluation can be...

Antibiotics Series #3 – Antibiotics Can Prevent Infections, Especially For Children With Chronic Conditions

In certain circumstances, we give antibiotics to prevent infections. This isn’t something we do for the average child, but for those with chronic conditions that predispose them to bacterial infections, it can be quite effective. For most of these situations, there...

Dr. Rob Now Has His Own Day… The City of Florence Made June 13, 2017 Dr. Rob Tagher Day!

Dr. Rob completed a 100 Mile Run, raised over $12,000 for Children of Abuse and NKYCAC, and then had some fun in the Keys afterwards with his buddies. That was reward enough but now the City of Florence declared June 13, 2017 Dr. Rob Tagher Day! ...

Allergy Problems? – Try Some of These Allergy Treatment Options To Get Some Relief!

When the daffodils are blooming and the sunshine is radiant, allergy sufferers can be miserable. Luckily, the possible solutions for people with allergies have never been better! The following are some options to get a handle on your child’s allergies… Do...

My Infant Has Jaundice! What Is Jaundice? Should I Be Worried?

Jaundice is a common problem in newborns-one that is responsible for a lot of office visits and hospitalizations in the first few days after birth. Infant jaundice is a yellow discoloration in a newborn baby’s skin and eyes. Infant jaundice occurs because the...

New Baby Tips – When, What, and How To Feed Your Baby

Trying to decide when to start solid foods for your baby can be confusing, you are not alone. We would like to take some time to go through some of the issues that can be overwhelming. The following comments are the most current evidence to the answer. When to Feed...

Poll Results Are In: Do Parents Want Children in Daycare to Be Vaccinated?

Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a nationwide survey of 614 parents with children ages 5 and under. They asked the parents what they would do if one in four kids at their child’s day care was under-vaccinated. Three-quarters said they’d...

Antibiotics Series #2 – Choosing the Correct Antibiotic for Your Child’s Illness

Even the most common problems in antibiotic treatment do not have simple solutions. Choosing one antibiotic drug from among several candidates entails balancing the benefits and the detriments associated with each. One challenge of deciding which one to use is that we...

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, mumps and rubella vaccine is not...

Antibiotics Series #1 – How Antibiotics Kill Bacteria But Can Become Resistant Overtime

Antibiotics are an some of the most important medications pediatricians can use to combat infections. Antibiotics are also over requested and over prescribed. Antibiotics kill bacteria or keep them from reproducing. Disinfectants, like bleach, also kill bacteria but...

Asthma Tips – Is it Asthma? What is Asthma? Should I Get My Child Evaluated?

Asthma is a disease that 9% of U.S. children under 17 yrs old have. That adds up to about 6.7 million children in the U.S. and it accounts for 13 million missed school days, 200,000 hospitalizations, and 750,000 visits to emergency departments. Asthma has a track...

Tips On Selecting a Pediatrician – How Pediatrics of Florence Sets Itself Apart from Other Erlanger, Florence, Union, and Northern Kentucky Pediatricians

How we set ourselves apart from other pediatric practices… Our Staff – Pediatrics of Florence has assembled an outstanding and diverse team of health care professionals dedicated to the physical, emotional and intellectual development of your child. We...

New Baby Tips – Some Frequently Asked Questions From New and Expecting Mothers

What Equipment will I need before I leave the hospital with my infant? Before your infant goes home from the hospital, you will need a car seat, formula bottles (if you are not breastfeeding), rectal thermometer, nasal aspirator/bulb suction, and diapers. What...

Are Vaccines Harmful? A New Study Shows Anti-Vaccination Websites ‘Distort’ Science for Their Conclusions

A recent study of 480 anti-vaccination websites found that most of the sites show unscientific views about vaccinations that use pseudoscience and misinformation to spread the idea that vaccines are dangerous. 2/3rd of the anti-vaccination websites studies claimed...

Northern Kentucky Health Officials Warn of a Large Increase in Whooping Cough Cases! Dr. Rob Interviewed…

31 cases of whooping cough (a.k.a. pertussis) have been diagnosed across Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties since Nov. 1st compared to only 7 cases in the same time period last year. That’s more than a 400% increase! The majority of recent cases have...

Flu Vaccine Update – There is a National Shortage of FluMist But Flu Shots Are Available (No Appointment Necessary)

National Shortage of FluMist Due to a National Shortage of FluMist it is unlikely that we will get anymore in. Flu Shots are Available – No Appointment Necessary We just received another shipment of the Flu shot and patients can stop in the office to get a...

A Study Shows Gun Violence Has Tripled in PG-13 Movies Since 1985

When movies were originally designated the PG-13 rating, the amount of gun violence was similar to a G and PG film. Now, they often have more shootings than an R-rated movie. This is alarming for families as they can no longer depend on the PG-13 movie rating to have...

10 Tips for Having a Healthy and Safe Halloween in Northern Kentucky!

Halloween is a fun time of year for children and many adults. However, it is a time of year when we can over indulge in our favorite candy and a time when we are out walking around our neighborhoods well after dark. Here are some simple tips you and your family can...

Getting Your Kids to Play Outdoors Increases Physical Activity, Decreases Sedentary Behavior, And Makes Them Healthier!

A study by The Journal of Pediatrics confirms that time spent outdoors after school was positively associated with moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Children are recommended to participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity...

Northern Kentucky Farmers’ Markets Are a Great Way to Get Kids to Eat More Healthy

Northern Kentucky has some of the best farmers’ markets in the United States and they are really great places to take children. When kids see fresh food that could grow in their own back yards, it affects them and makes the fruits and vegetables more fun to eat....

The Measles Vaccine Prevents Measles and “Immune Amnesia” Which Can Leave Children Open For Other Infectious Diseases

Measles is a highly contagious viral respiratory disease that remains a leading childhood killer in parts of the world. The measles vaccine prevents measles but also provides benefits to protect against patients getting “immune amnesia” that happens when...

How To Handle Temper Tantrums – Tips On When It Is Normal or Needs Diagnosis and Treatment

Not all temper tantrums are attempts by children to manipulate you. Some children have temper tantrums because their is an imbalance somewhere. This is the reason when discipline isn’t always the best way to help some children with their tantrums. Trandrums...

Finding a Healthy Weight For Your Child – Small Changes In Their Daily Activities Can Reduce The Risk Of Obesity Significantly

Families are being pulled in many directions each week with different school, work, and sporting activities consuming their time. In this time crunch, remembering to add healthy food choices and exercise can feel overwhelming. In the last 20 years, obesity in kids has...

Summer Safety TIps: More Kids Hurt on Bouncy Castles Than Rides

These days most places you take you kids you see a Bouncy House / Castles. You see them at indoor playgrounds, carnivals, fairs and backyard gatherings. But did you know that bouncy castles accounted for 42 per cent of all amusement injuries per a canadian-led study?...

Real Doctors Address Anti-Vaccination Silliness on Jimmy Kimmel Live! See the Video…

Jimmy Kimmel feels that all of this anti-vaccination silliness is starting to snowball, so he invited some real doctors to address it. These are actual medical professionals so hear them out and then decide for yourself. Some Parents my want to watch this without the...

More on Measles: A Letter From The Physicians and Staff of Pediatrics of Florence

If you haven’t heard or read about it in the news, there has been an outbreak of measles that started in California and has spread to multiple states throughout the United States. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, in that, unless one...

Measles Have Infected Up to 121 People in 17 States So Far As of February 6th 2015

More than 100 cases of measles now confirmed in U.S More than 100 people in the U.S. have been confirmed as having measles with most of them residing in California. Most of the cases are linked to an outbreak that began at Disneyland in December of 2014 when an...

FDA Advises That Cold Medications for Infants and Toddlers Can Carry a Serious Risk. Rest and Extra Care Are Key!

The FDA warns that Over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicine should not be given to children younger than 2 because they could cause serious and potentially deadly side effects. Antibiotics aren’t a cure either because they treat bacterial infections, while...

Frequent Communication With Parents and Family Dinners Help Protect Kids From the Harmful Consequences of Bullying

Internet bullying, also known a cyberbullying, can cause kids to have substance use and mental health problems. In a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association it is found that frequent communication with parents and family dinners can help to protect...