Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a novel…
Cotton Swabs
Cotton-tipped swabs are not meant to be placed in ears. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,…
Fever Medication
Every year hundreds of infants receive more than the recommended dose of Tylenol for age. Rarely, these…
When Is a Fever an Emergency?
While for the majority of children fever is not an emergency- there are a certain group of children that…
Fever is Good – Most of the Time
For parents, doctors and pharmacy companies, fever has been thought to be “the enemy”. We should…
Fever Phobia
In 1980, Pediatrician Dr. Barton Schmitt created the term “Fever Phobia” to describe the misconceptions…
Ticks & Lyme Disease in Children
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Although anyone can get Lyme disease, children spend a…
Hungry or Bored?
Children sometimes use food for reasons other than hunger to satisfy themselves. These reasons may…
Mumps – What You Should Know
Mumps has been in the headlines lately, and for a good reason. We are in the midst of a significant…
Choosing an Insect Repellent
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Insect repellents come in many forms, including aerosols,…