Treat Child’s Vomiting Seriously A variety of illnesses can cause vomiting in children, some serious and requiring prompt medical attention. For example, extreme lethargy, headache, and stiff neck might suggest a central nervous system infection, such as meningitis. Persistent bile-stained vomitus or prolonged abdominal pain could mean appendicitis or another surgical problem. Vomiting with frequent … Continued
by Lynne Reeves Griffin, RN, MEd A good night’s sleep is something all parents of young children daydream about. But when can you expect this momentous occasion to occur? The most notable experts on children and sleep offer opposing theories. So for many of us, teaching our child good sleep habits can feel like navigating … Continued
The doctors at Pediatric Health Associates recognize the importance of healthy hearing and believe that detection of hearing loss is a fundamental aspect of every patients’ care. We are so excited to have our Otoacoustic emissions machine, a state of the art hearing test that allows us to test hearing in children of all ages … Continued
by Dr. Raphael Strauss, allergist Allergy season can be very challenging as you well know. We cannot get rid of the pollen, but we can give you some suggestions to ease your discomfort. 1. Stay indoors in air-conditioning as much as you practically can. 2. Shower and wash hair after coming in from the outdoors. … Continued
Question: My daughter was in earlier this week with Coxsackie. She hasn’t had fever since Tuesday night and seems to be feeling fine this morning. She is staying home from school today but if she is fine all day can she go back tomorrow or should I wait till Monday? I don’t want her to … Continued
Question: I have been hearing lately that my 9 year old daughter should get the meningitis shot before she leaves for sleep away camp. My camp recommends it but does not require it. I understand the usual age for this vaccine is 10-11, but when they are going to sleep away, it is a good idea … Continued
Q: My son was in on Sat for his Tdap vaccine for sixth grade. His arm has been black and blue at the injection site. There is a bump there as well. Is this a normal reaction? A: Yes. That is a normal reaction for a booster vaccine.
Question: My 5 year old has what appears to be a wart on her toe. Is this something you would be able to treat or should I take her to a dermatologist or a podiatrist? Thanks! Answer: We can handle it. You can also try to treat it yourself. Get OTC wart remover (CVS brand … Continued
Question – My son turns 5 in September and is in his car seat still. Wanted to know about switching him to a booster. He’s a little over 42inches and weighs 36 pounds. Should he be in a five point harness booster? Thank you. Answer – He is safer in the booster. He should … Continued
There is an article going around social media wrtiten by a parent who claims his daughter was negatively affected by HPV. This prompted me to review the literature on HPV vaccine. There are extensive studies showing HPV vaccine safety. There are studies looking at normal teenagers and adults who got the vaccine. There are studies … Continued
