5-2-1-0 Program: Promoting Healthy Active Children
According to a Harvard University Prevention Research study, the prevalence of being overweight as a child in the United States tripled from 1980 to 2009. This staggering statistic also portrays a concerning outlook for the long-term health of US children,…
Pediatric Dosing – Giving Kids Medicines Safely
Pediatricians who work with medical students commonly say the phrase, “children are not little adults.” This is because children’s bodies are different in the way they grow and develop, as well as in the types of illnesses they get and…
Measles Outbreaks – Why You Should Protect Your Child
Measles infection (also called rubeola) is caused by a Morbillivirus and is highly contagious. It is spread quickly and easily through respiratory secretions when a person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. It initially infects the respiratory tract but spreads to affect…
Symptoms of Illness: Cold vs Flu
When people describe an illness as “the flu” in my office, it can mean many things. A bad cold, influenza, a gastrointestinal illness. To medical providers, “the flu” always refers to an infection with the Influenza virus. On the contrary,…
Home Gym Equipment – Keep Kids Safe While You Get Healthy
It’s the beginning of a new year, which means lots of New Year’s resolutions about healthy living habits are being made. Most of the time this includes exercising more, and for busy parents this often means fitting in workouts at…
Seizures in Children
A seizure occurs when the electrical signals in the brain become disorganized, causing a sudden temporary change in movement, awareness, behavior, and consciousness. They can occur quickly and without warning. The outward or visible manifestation of a seizure depends on…
Lead Exposure – Rare But Important
Heavy metals are a prominent part of our environment. These heavy metals include lead, mercury and arsenic. Unfortunately, most of them also have significant negative effects if ingested in large amounts, or even in smaller amounts that accumulate over time.…
Alternative Vaccination Schedules
A very important part of preventative care in children is routine immunizations, or vaccinations. Vaccines are discussed just as much during well-child check ups for infants and toddler as nutrition, developmental milestones, and safety. They play a vital role in…
