Croup can leave a child feeling miserable and parents in a panic. The condition is caused by inflammation and swelling of the airway below the vocal cords. This swelling leads to a variety of symptoms, most notably a harsh, “barking” … Read more
Flu Shot 2018: What You Need To Know
The weather is turning cooler, and unfortunately that means flu season is right around the corner. It’s time to get your yearly flu shot! Here’s what you need to know…
The 2017-18 Flu Season Was Record Breaking
Last year’s … Read more
Treating dehydration in children
Everyone loses some fluid though sweat, urine, tears and stool. Sometimes, however, children lose large amounts of water through long periods of exercise, fever, vomiting or diarrhea. Some illnesses may even prevent water intake, further complicating issues and promoting dangerous … Read more
Avoiding A Sunburn During Pregnancy
Because it only goes skin deep, a sunburn during pregnancy is usually nothing to worry about. Unfortunately, severe sunburns can cause troublesome side effects that could affect your baby. Before you head out for a day of fun in the … Read more
Enterovirus EV-D68
Enterovirus EV-D68
Know the Facts
Enteroviruses are a large family of viruses that are responsible for many infections during the summer and early fall, mostly in children. The viruses survive in the intestinal tract and often spread to other parts … Read more
Measles
U.S. Measles Cases Soar in 2014
The confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. for nearly the first half of 2014 are already eight times greater than the average number of cases reported each year. The Centers for Disease Control … Read more
Is My Child Too Young to be Depressed?
When we think about children, we visualize happy, spontaneous beings full of boundless energy, laughter, silliness and curiosity. For many of us, it is difficult to imagine young children with depression. So how young is too young to be diagnosed … Read more
Facts about Fever in Children
published in Citizen News January 26, 2011
Some Guidelines for Parents
A child with a fever causes worry for most parents. Please allow me to provide some advice to ease your mind when a young person in your household has … Read more