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Do you Google your child’s symptoms?
Two articles recently caught my eye while I was spending some time on Twitter. First, an op-ed piece was published on Time.com discussing how patients and doctors perceive the use of the online health...
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5 Fabulous Fever Facts: Fighting Fever [F]obia (part 1/2)
The March issue of Pediatrics includes a new report detailing the need for doctors to improve patient teaching about fever and fever-reducing drugs (also called antipyretics.) Many parents fear their...
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Fever FAQs: Fighting Fever [F]obia (part 2/2)
Parents are always questioning me about fever. In fact, even some of my pre-natal consultations include a discussion about fever before the child is born. Let’s face it, fever freaks parents out. A...
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All Things Sunny and Swimmy
Time to greet the unofficial beginning of summer with some important sunny and swimmy tips. Sunscreen Do not forget sunscreen! Here is the list of particular favorites from Consumer Reports (via...
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What is Strep Throat?
One of the first childhood illnesses we begin to see in the office once the kids are back in school is “strep throat.” There are 2 things that parents know about strep throat: “It’s always going around...
View ArticleTylenol 2.0: The New Infant Acetaminophen
Dose your child with infant acetaminophen based on weight. Acetaminophen can be given every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Remember to use the correct dosage device to give your infant medication, and keep...
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Taking Out Tonsils: Does Frequent Strep Throat Matter?
I get this question a lot, “How many times does my child need to get strep throat before we can take his tonsils out?” This question undoubtedly comes from parents who are simply sick and tired of...
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Warts Are Gross. Here’s What To Do.
The common wart is a pesky bump on the surface of the skin. Although typically not harmful, warts can be very bothersome. And most kids and parents agree… Ewwww! Warts are gross. When a child happens...
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I don’t need to see a fever.
It’s the beginning of cold and flu season. That means a lot of kiddos, big and small, are coming to the office with fever. As docs, we know that fevers can freak moms and dads out. Kids look pretty...
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Do you Google your child’s symptoms?
Two articles recently caught my eye while I was spending some time on Twitter. First, an op-ed piece was published on Time.com discussing how patients and doctors perceive the use of the online health...
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5 Fabulous Fever Facts: Fighting Fever [F]obia (part 1/2)
The March issue of Pediatrics includes a new report detailing the need for doctors to improve patient teaching about fever and fever-reducing drugs (also called antipyretics.) Many parents fear their...
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