by Tanya Wright | Aug 3, 2015 | General, Illnesses, Immunizations, Latest News, Safety
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month. the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is highlighting a new series of articles, Medicine Before Vaccines, written by senior pediatricians. These articles will remind parents what pediatric medicine was like...
by Tanya Wright | Jun 25, 2015 | General, Illnesses, Latest News
Start planning vaccinations for your preteen or teen this summer. Make an appointment before the back-to-school rush begins. While your preteens and teens are thinking about all the fun things they’ll be doing this summer, you’re probably thinking about...
by Tanya Wright | May 28, 2015 | Illnesses, Safety
The word “lice” carries with it such a negative connotation; however, getting lice does not mean that the person is practicing poor hygiene. No child should feel embarrassed or ashamed for having lice. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently issued updated...
by Tanya Wright | Apr 28, 2015 | Illnesses, Latest News
Does your child have a fear of needles? Here is a great article on “Overcoming a Fear of Needles” Between vaccinations and flu shots it is impossible for children to avoid interaction with needles. In order to prevent needles from becoming a fear or...
by Tanya Wright | Mar 5, 2015 | Illnesses, Latest News
It’s that time of year again: Cold and Flu Season. Just in time for the holidays, here are some quick reminders concerning the dreaded common cold: A cold is caused by one of many different viruses that circulate year-round but definitely more in cold weather...
by Tanya Wright | Jan 5, 2015 | Illnesses, Safety
You may have seen commercials or advertisements lately talking about the need to be vaccinated from “whooping cough”. It is important to realize that this is not your grandmother’s disease. Whooping cough or pertussis, is a very present and real danger. Although...
