Fever
What causes a fever? There are many causes of fever. Most are caused by either a viral or a bacterial infection. Common infections that cause fever are colds, influenza, ear infections, strep...
View ArticleYour child’s ears – It isn’t always an infection
Does your child suffer ear pain or ear infections? There are three common types of inflammation, which can cause these problems: 1) Acute otitis media or middle ear infection 2) Otitis...
View ArticleMolluscum: What is this bumpy skin rash?
What is it? Molluscum contagiosum is a common rash in children and young adults that is caused by a viral infection. Infected individuals develop firm, skin-colored, dome-shaped bumps on the skin....
View ArticleKiss my boo boo? Not so fast!
Don’t we all rush to the sound of a whimper to kiss away the pain? “Mommy kiss it and make it feel better,” she pleads. I know I’m guilty, but I also know rather than making it better we...
View ArticleAn ear infection? Again?
I looked across the examination table at my son’s pediatrician in disbelief, a sinking feeling in my stomach. “This can’t be,” I thought to myself. “Really?” I said aloud. Stupid response. “Want to...
View ArticleGive your kids a hand with hand-washing
We come home from the playground: “Wash your hands.” We come home from the doctor’s office: “Wash your hands!” We come home from the Magic House: “WASH YOUR HANDS!” Good hand hygiene is a must in our...
View ArticleYou’re piercing what? Medical complications of cartilage and ear piercing
It was almost midnight when 14-year-old Kyla came to the emergency room with her mom and two friends– but they knew that infected ear cartilage could not wait until the morning. Cartilage infections...
View ArticleTeens and Tattoos: 7 medical risks to talk about before you get inked
Thirty-six percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have tattoos, according to a 2013 report from the Pew Research Center, and the desire to get inked seems to be rising. Just look around at...
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