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• posted: Apr. 30, 2021
• Ear Infection

Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read More

• posted: Apr. 13, 2021
• Mono,  Kissing Disease,  Mononucleosis

Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2021
• Pediatrician,  Whooping Cough,  Vaccines,  Pertussis

Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2021
• Head Lice

You’ve just received a call from the school: someone in your child’s class has head lice. We know that hearing that your child has or might have head lice can Read More

• posted: Oct. 28, 2020
• Chicken Pox

You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2020
• Conjunctivitis,  Pink Eye

Your child won’t stop rubbing their eyes. They say it’s incredibly itchy. When you go to examine it, you notice their eyes are also bloodshot and inflamed. Oh no, it Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2020
• Preventive Care,  Wellness Visit

What parent doesn’t want to protect their child from getting injured or sick? While it will happen at some point, there are certainly ways that both you and your pediatrician Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2020
• Immunizations,  Regular Check-Ups

To ensure that your child grows up healthy and strong, they need to see a pediatrician for regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccines. These well-child visits are incredibly important for your Read More