As a parent, chances are you are used to hearing plenty of coughs, sneezes, and sniffles from your little ones. However, while coughing, in general, may be relatively normal, there are certain coughs that seem more serious than others, and these more serious coughs can...
As a parent, you know there are many childhood illnesses that seem to pop up more in the fall. We’ll look at some of the most common ones here, and what you can do to help your child and the symptoms they are experiencing. Common Cold The...
Right now, so many parents are thinking about mask mandates, COVID, vaccines, and back-to-school time. However, even with all of this going on, it is not too early for parents to also start thinking about the flu shot. September is here, and according to the...
Being a parent of a little one can often be a challenging and uncertain time, particularly for new parents. It is normal for parents to be worried about their baby’s health and about all of the potential risks that could get their little one sick....
For many parents today, there is one question on their mind when it comes to the current COVID-19 pandemic—when will my child be able to get vaccinated? When the FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) in December 2020, they issued that authorization for the...
As every parent knows, there is nothing as heartbreaking as having a sick child. It can be so difficult to see your child in pain—and every parent will want to do whatever they can to help their child feel better. While antibiotics are common treatments...
In a recent report from the CDC, the organization detailed that 120 people from 15 different states were reported to have measles from January 1st to December 2nd, 2017. Why is this number so shocking? Only a few short years ago, health experts thought they...
The contagious bacterial infection known as whooping cough or pertussis recently made headlines, when the Plano Independent School District released a warning about this disease. According to their statement, two students at Clark High School in the Texas town were confirmed as having this highly-contagious...
During a child’s first two years of life, one of the leading topics of discussion between parents and pediatricians is undoubtedly vaccinations. Today, the CDC recommends that all healthy babies be vaccinated against 12 different viruses or diseases during these first 24 months of life....
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (or HFMD) is a common illness seen this time of year. Outbreaks usually peak in the late summer and fall, though it may strike at any time of the year. Children and adults of any age can be affected, but...