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Your Baby and Cradle Cap
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 11, 2021
Noticing rough, scaly patches of skin on your newborn’s scalp? If so, this is a sign of cradle cap. This condition (also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is fairly common
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Does My Child Need Glasses?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 30, 2021
We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision
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Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 15, 2021
Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and
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Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 25, 2021
Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high
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What Is Pediatric Urinary Incontinence or Enuresis?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 21, 2021
While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or
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Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 28, 2021
We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to
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FAQs about Children's Nutrition
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 17, 2021
When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight,
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Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 30, 2021
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
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Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 13, 2021
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
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Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 26, 2021
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
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Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 16, 2021
Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.
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Head Lice And How To Treat It
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 24, 2021
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
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When Does My Child Need Stitches?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 16, 2021
We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about,
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Diabetes in Children
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 03, 2021
In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type
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When Should My Child Get a Tetanus Shot?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 20, 2021
All children need to get a tetanus shot. When we think of tetanus we often think of rusty nails; however, this bacterium isn’t just found on rusty metal items, it
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Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 07, 2021
Whether you’re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while
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