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Vomiting in Children Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that can be caused by many different illnesses. Usually, it is a stomach or intestinal virus that can produce fever,…Diarrhea
Diarrhea in Children Diarrhea refers to frequent (greater than six per day) loose stools. Gastroenteritis (intestinal infection that causes diarrhea and sometimes belly pain, vomiting and/or fever) is…Throat Infections
Throat Infections in Children Most throat infections (more than two thirds) are caused by viruses, and are associated with fever, headache, stomachache, and swollen glands under the jaw….Tylenol Dose
Acetaminophen (name brand = Tylenol) is a pain, discomfort and fever reducer commonly used during illnesses and for conditions such as teething. Acetaminophen is broken down (metabolized) by…Ibuprofen Dose
Ibuprofen (name brands = Advil, Motrin) is a NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug). Compared to acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen typically lasts an hour or two longer and has better fever…Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
What is it? Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral syndrome caused by a family of viruses called enteroviruses. The most common enterovirus that causes HFMD…What to Try & When to Call
What a fall this has been so far. Influenza seems to have enveloped the Richmond metro area right now. Simultaneously, RSV and many other respiratory illnesses have increased…
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Crying
As a new parent, your ears are attuned to every sound that your baby makes. The ooos and aaaaas of cooing and the giggles you elicit are so…Sleep and Restlessness
Sleep Like a Baby ‘’Sleep like a baby’’. Really? Surely the persons who coined that phrase were never parents, up hours on end trying to sooth a newborn,…Helping Siblings Adjust to a New Baby
“As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.” -Winnie the Pooh A big event in the life of a family is…
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