Asthma is a prevalent chronic lung condition affecting about 1 in 12 children in the United States. In kids, asthma can cause bothersome symptoms that can interfere with their play, sports, sleep, and school – to say the least – and can cause dangerous asthma attacks. **Call 911 immediately if you notice that your child
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What Should Parents Do After Vaccinating Their Children?
Vaccination tops the list of things parents should do for the optimal health of their children. But like all medications, child vaccinations can sometimes come with side effects,indicating that the vaccine is working. Most of the time, children feel fine after the shots. But sometimes, the mild and temporary side effects of vaccines may occur
Read MoreCommon Triggers of Asthma in Children
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in children. It can cause a host of symptoms that range from narrowed, mucus-filled airways, coughing, and wheezing to chest tightness, decreased blood oxygenation, and skin pallor. Asthma is a common cause of missed school days and last-minute changes in family plans and activities. Fortunately, you and your
Read MoreVaccine Schedule for Children: Preparing for The Visit
Routine childhood immunizations help your child stay healthy. These “shots” boost the body’s natural immunity, protecting kids, their families, and even the community at large. Many youngsters naturally feel nervous about getting their vaccines, but you, the parent, can help ease fear, so the recommended vaccine schedule goes forward. Let’s talk about how to prepare
Read MoreNine Vaccines Your Child Needs
Health tops the list of things parents want for their children. Vaccines that help prevent communicable diseases and complications are essential to help kids of all ages stay healthy throughout the year and for the long term. Let’s learn more about vaccines, a list of nine vaccines your child needs, and where you can get
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Flu Shot for Kids
Different strains of the influenza virus circulate every flu season, making both kids and adults sick. Sadly, influenza complications can also develop, leading to hospitalization and even death among the most compromised of individuals. Thankfully, flu shots help protect kids. Let’s talk about some of the benefits of vaccinating your children and where you can
Read MoreFlu Shots for Kids: An Informative Article
As a parent, you have many decisions to make. However, whether or not to get your youngster a flu shot is an easy one. Influenza can make kids really sick, and the illness poses a risk for serious complications. So, let’s look at some information about flu shots so you know more about this important
Read MoreADHD in Kids: The Basics
Is your child distractible, impulsive, and falling behind in school? If you consistently see these symptoms, please speak with your pediatrician about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. They can help you sort through the symptoms to see if a referral for further evaluation and treatment is needed. Let’s talk about this behavioral/learning condition and
Read More3 Common Cold Treatments For Kids
The common cold plagues households throughout America year-round, but even more so as cold weather approaches. Caused by a staggering array of rhinoviruses, colds spread person to person, through contact with contaminated surfaces and airborne respiratory droplets from sneezes and coughs. In cold weather, more people congregate indoors, and so the contagion spreads more easily.
Read MoreSix Ways Pediatricians Can Improve Their Patients’ Lives
From birth to age 15, your youngster can benefit from the expert and compassionate care offered by a pediatrician. Trained and experienced in the physiology, psychology, and health needs particular to childhood, your child’s doctor can actually improve a youngster’s life in many ways. Here are just six of them. 1. A Pediatrician Delivers Acute
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