Here’s a breakdown of the recommended pediatric well-child visits and screening tests at each stage of development. This layout will walk you through each visit, the developmental checks, and the recommended screenings and immunizations. Additional screenings
Right behind LA county, Orange county currently has the second highest number of cases of Dengue in 2024 (over 30 cases year to date). What is Dengue? Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes,
My son is a great protector of his right to make decisions about his body; for 2-3 years I have failed to find a way to treat 2 stubborn warts on his hand. Until
If you’re suddenly hearing about RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, that’s because the virus is surging and straining children’s hospitals across the country. We are concerned by the spike in cases at the
Stomach viruses are circulating in large numbers. Talk to your doctor about having access to anti-nausea medications for the little ones who can become dehydrated readily. There is no need to force food
Anemia happens when you have lower numbers of red blood cells (RBCs) than usual. RBCs contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Treatment
Diaper Rash can happen for any number of reasons. Most often it is associated with infectious diarrhea or food intolerances. Here are some tips on prevention and treatment: 1. AIR OUT THAT BUM, and ONLY
Avoid using Motrin and Tylenol BEFORE the vaccine. Pain often comes the day after the vaccine so try to wait to use the analgesics and antipyretics at that time. Using these medications prior, is hypothesized
School shootings and plummeting mental health in teens is an epidemic. U.S. suicide rates increased more than 25% since 1999. Are you sick of these headlines? Take action. Next time your high school’s 5-year reunion pops
Are you worried that your child will develop eczema, food allergies, hay fever and asthma? Here are 2 things you can do to significantly decrease your child’s risk: If your infant DOES NOT HAVE allergies
