Mononucleosis is a viral As part of growing up, you will go through puberty. Puberty is the time in your life when your body changes from that of a child to that of an adult. These changes are caused by chemicals in the body called hormones. Because there are so many changes that happen during […]
What items are harmful if swallowed? Most nonfood items swallowed by children are coins. Smaller coins (Dimes and Pennies) usually pass though the body easily. Larger coins (and sometimes the smaller ones) can get hung up at a narrow segment of the esophagus. Dangerous objects are pointed ones such as nails and toothpicks. Swallowed glass, […]
What is “fifth disease?” Fifth disease is a mild rash illness that occurs most commonly in children. The ill child typically has a “slapped-cheek” rash on the face and a lacy red rash on the trunk and limbs. Occasionally, the rash may itch. An ill child may have a low-grade fever, malaise, or a “cold” […]
Temperature Equivalents — Fahrenheit (F degree) vs. Centigrade (C degree) Fahrenheit Centigrade 98.6° 37° 100° 37.8° 100.4° 38° 101.3° 38.5° 102.2° 39° 104° 40° 105° 40.5° 106° 41° Please note on the Fahrenheit thermometer, each line is 0.2°. On the Centigrade thermometer, each line is 0.1°.
What are ear infections? There are 2 types of ear infections. Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear that may cause a change in the eardrum, such as swelling or redness. Otitis externa is an ear infection of the external ear canal and is commonly called “swimmer’s ear”. This handout discusses Otitis media, […]
The changes babies and toddlers go through are made up of different skills, like walking and talking. These skills, or developmental milestones, usually happen by certain ages. Although each child is unique and develops at his or her own pace, watching to see when a child reaches these milestones can help a parent know how […]
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral illness that primarily affects children aged 10 and under. It’s caused by the coxsackie virus, and its main symptoms are sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. There is currently no vaccine for this mild illness, but there are steps families can […]
Chickenpox Chickenpox is a viral infection that is a nuisance and highly contagious. It may lead to serious complications including staph skin infection, encephalitis, and deafness. The advent and requirement for chicken pox (Varicella) shot has reduced the incidence of this disease and it complications. The more the recent recommendation for a second Varicella shot […]
A child with a fever over 101° F. should be seen in the office. I feel particularly strongly about this if it is a young child/infant who can not communicate what’s wrong, or if it is on a Friday or the day prior to a holiday. If your child’s fever is high at night, and […]
