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What can I do for my Child’s Cold Sore?

Herpes simplex virus infections are very common. The virus is easily spread through close contact or kissing someone...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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My Toddler Just Finished Antibiotics, now has Persistent Diarrhea. Should I be Worried?

Recent antibiotic use predisposes children to infection with Clostridium difficile, a bacteria that can cause severe...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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What Should I do if my Child Swallows a Button Battery?

If you suspect your child has ingested a button battery they need to have an x-ray immediately. The x-ray will...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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My Child Hates the Nebulizer. are There any Tricks to get him to sit Still?

Your child may be able to help connect the tubing and mask, put the medicine in the machine, or hold the mask or...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Is it True Duct Tape can Treat Warts?

In this method, the wart is softened with clean soapy water. A new nail file is then used to gently scrape the top of...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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My Baby’s Skin Looks Yellow. is There Something Wrong?

Most likely, there is no need to worry! When babies and toddlers consume large amounts of “yellow” vegetables such...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Can I Start Using Antibiotics to Prevent my Toddler’s Runny Nose From Getting Worse?

The average cold lasts 7-10 days, some even longer, and consists of mild symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose possibly...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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How do we know if a bug Bite is Infected?

For itchy bug bites, try one or more of the following: A cool washcloth over the area of the bites often works...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Q&a: Dr. Paul Offit on Effects of Supplements for Kids

1. Dr. Sara Connolly: When we’re talking about vitamins and supplements in kids, what are the downsides exactly? Are...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 4 min read
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Q&a: Dr. Paul Offit on the Dangerous Campaign to Undermine Vaccines

1. Dr. Sara Connolly: Vaccine rates have fallen in the past decade or so. Why do you think parents aren’t...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Q&a With Dr. Sara: What Parents Need to Know About the Measles

1. With almost 800 measles cases reported in the United States over the previous 12 months, what is the most important...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 4 min read
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Q&a With Dr. Kristie Rivers: What Parents Should Know About Ebola

1. What is Ebola? Answer : Ebola is a viral infection like the flu, but it’s very rare. There are five strains of...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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