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Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Pediatric Cases Rising in the u.S.

Every so often, an illness outbreak peaks in the United States, raising red flags with health officials. Inevitably,...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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The flu Shot: is it Effective?

In addition to the standard set of vaccines required for school entry, parents should consider vaccinating their...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Measles in 2018: Should you Worry?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published its mid-year report recently totaling the number of measles...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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The Chicken pox Vaccine

The chicken pox vaccine is a newcomer relative to the list of standard immunizations given to children in the...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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Gastroenteritis: Signs of Dehydration

Known more commonly as a “stomach bug” or “stomach flu,” acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common cause of...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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UTIs in Children

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are fairly common, affecting about 3 percent of children in the US each year. They...

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  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Washing Hands 101: how to Wash Your Baby’s Hands the Right Way

Hand washing is the most important way we prevent the spread of germs. Washing our hands with a mild soap before...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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Foods That Fight Lead Contamination

Even small amounts of lead contamination can impact your baby’s brain development, learning, hearing, and...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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What Happens if you Miss an Antibiotic Dose and Other Questions

Will the antibiotic protect against future infections? No. Antibiotics are intended to treat whatever illness was...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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How to Create an Asthma Action Plan

Having a child with asthma can be downright scary. Oftentimes, your child’s symptoms worsen at night or when the...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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What is the Rotavirus Vaccine?

Rotavirus vaccine is designed to reduce your child’s risk of contracting a serious gastrointestinal illness after...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Are Children With Autism at Higher Risk for Gastrointestinal Problems?

In November 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published an article discussing gastrointestinal problems in...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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