Infection & Disease
Pet-Related Infections
The first reaction of most Pediatricians when they see the picture above is an exclamation of “Salmonella!” It was certainly my reaction when my son asked for a turtle for his birthday this year. The Jackson household includes a menagerie…
Acne – The Bane of Teenager Existence
Very few teenagers are exempt from the burden of acne. In fact, acne affects up to 85% of teenagers to some degree. It can be a simple nuisance, or it can be more significant and lead to permanent scarring and…
Eczema – More Than Just Dry Skin
What is eczema? Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis, and it is a skin lesion characterized by dry, flaky, itchy, reddened patches of skin. It is the most common inflammatory skin disorder in childhood, affecting 10% of children. The exact…
Strep Throat – More Than Just a “Sore Throat”
Kids get sore throats for many reasons – irritation from post-nasal drainage, allergies, abrasions from sharp foods, viral infections, and bacterial infections. Most of these are self-limited. They cause pain and discomfort for few to several days, but go away…
Understanding the Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine
You can hardly watch the news, look at social media, or talk to a friend without the COVID-19 vaccine being part of the conversation. People seem to have very strong views about the vaccine, both positively and negatively. Unfortunately, some…
Bronchiolitis – Trouble in Little Airways
It is fully winter now, which means there are certain illnesses we see more often than in other seasons. Colds, influenza, pneumonia are all common illnesses that are more prevalent in the winter months. For our infant and toddler population,…
WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS A FEVER
Not a day goes by that I don’t see a patient in my office with a fever. It is one of the most common symptoms seen in Pediatrics, and also one many parents are fearful of. There are many misunderstandings…
