When children have a runny nose, cough and fever, it’s hard to tell if it’s just a cold or something more severe like a sinus infection. Tips to know the difference… Sinus Infections are more rare than colds Fewer than … Continue reading
Tips to Prevent Children’s Summer Sports Injuries
It’s summer and that means organized sports for a lot of kids. Below are some tips on how to stay happy and healthy in a child’s sport of choice so they can stay in the game for a lifetime! Also, … Continue reading
Tips For How To Prevent Seasonal Allergies For Your Child…
Seasonal Allergies Sometimes called “hay fever” or seasonal allergic rhinitis, are allergy symptoms that occur during certain times of the year, usually when outdoor molds release their spores or trees, grasses, and weeds release tiny pollen particles into the air … Continue reading
Warm Weather Woes: Summer Safety Tips For Your Child
Summer is just around the corner, and with all the fun in the sun that comes along with this adventurous season, there are just as many—if not more—dangers to be wary of. Taking the proper precautions ahead of time can … Continue reading
Being Unvaccinated is the Main Reason Patients Who Have the Flu Become Hospitalized
Of those who have the flu and become hospitalized, only 23.6% of them have been vaccinated according to a research letter published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Hospital records from Duke University Medical Center in Durham, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 colds … Continue reading
Did You Know That 1 Out of 5 High School Seniors in the U.S. Have Smoked a Hookah?
According to a new study published in Pediatrics, one in five high school seniors in the United States has smoked hookah. A Hookah is a water pipe that has been used for centuries in the Middle East. Hookahs have recently … Continue reading
ADA Changes Their Brushing With Fluoride Toothpaste Stance For Children Under 2 Years Old
The American Dental Association (ADA) now says that parents no longer need to wait until a child turns two to start brushing their teeth with fluoride toothpaste. 25% of U.S. children develop cavities before kindergarten and this statistic prompted the study and … Continue reading