The reappearance of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles is not the only significant and preventable health threat facing our families… Read More ›
Over the years, we’ve collected a list of the most commonly asked questions by parents of young children and our team of pediatricians have provided some great advice for parents about the infections/illnesses that children get.
Colds, Congestion and Cough in Children Background Most children will have 4-6 colds (viral infections of the nose and throat)… Read More ›
What is Croup? Croup is one of the most common viral infections we see in children. It is characterized by… Read More ›
Diarrhea in Children Diarrhea refers to frequent (greater than six per day) loose stools. Gastroenteritis (intestinal infection that causes diarrhea… Read More ›
Types of earaches in children There are 3 things that typically account for ear pain in children. “Swimmer’s Ear” or… Read More ›
Fever alarms parents more than any other sign of illness. This is understandable since fever usually causes your child to… Read More ›
Worldwide influenza circulates from October to May with peaks in the United States between December and February. It is difficult… Read More ›
What is it? Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral syndrome caused by a family of viruses called… Read More ›
Did you get a letter home from your child’s school about a lice outbreak? Is your child scratching their head… Read More ›
Treat your child’s head with an over-the-counter lice medication, such as RID, Nix, or Sklice. Follow the instructions for the… Read More ›
Measles Measles is caused by a virus, and infection in the United States is relatively uncommon. Unfortunately, there have large… Read More ›
What is RSV? RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. It is a virus that is transmitted from person to person… Read More ›
Swimmer’s Ear After days spent happily splashing around the pool, all of a sudden your child begins to complain that… Read More ›
Throat Infections in Children Most throat infections (more than two thirds) are caused by viruses, and are associated with fever,… Read More ›
Difference Between Viral and Bacterial Infections Bacteria are tiny living organisms that exist throughout the world. They are present in… Read More ›
Vomiting in Children Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that can be caused by many different illnesses. Usually, it is a… Read More ›