Spring has sprung, and summer is just around the corner. Soon, we’ll all be outdoors again enjoying the fresh air. Unfortunately, so will the insects. Here’s what you should do if they bite or sting you or your kids.
May 7th, 2020
Spring has sprung, and summer is just around the corner. Soon, we’ll all be outdoors again enjoying the fresh air. Unfortunately, so will the insects. Here’s what you should do if they bite or sting you or your kids.
Getting a kid to swallow medicine can take all your skills as a psychiatrist, acrobat, negotiator, and weightlifter. If you’re tired of doing it the hard way, try these expert tips to help the medicine go down.
Kids and tummy aches go hand in hand. Belly pain may mean they need to use the restroom or that they don’t want to go to school or that they’re truly sick. So how do you know if it’s something serious?
At the end of the day, your preschooler may bring home a note from the teacher, a gold star, a backpack full of artwork — or a rash. Learn how to spot the most common culprits and keep your kid safe.
Does your child have a fever? The good news is that you don’t have to rush to the emergency room, wait for hours, and pay a high bill. Let us help you and your family get the quick and cost-effective treatment that your child needs.
Watching your child suffer with strep throat is difficult. Some children, unfortunately, develop strep throat again and again. Learn why some kids are more susceptible to strep throat and how you can help prevent your child from getting it.
Fall is a time for beautiful, crisp weather and seasonal delights. But it’s also a time for allergy and asthma flare-ups. Here’s what you can do to prevent your child from encountering fall allergies or asthmatic episodes.
Asthma is a medical condition that causes the airways in the lungs to become irritated and narrowed, making breathing more difficult. With proper medical management, your child with asthma can still be an athlete. Read on to learn how!
Ear infections are quite common and can be extremely uncomfortable for children. Learn how to spot the signs of this common illness in your child, so that you can seek treatment in the early stages.
As summer ends and you get ready for another school year, it’s important to have your child get their yearly physical. Not only do many schools require them, but they are also important to ensure your child is healthy and developing normally.
Sometimes it seems that children are walking invitations for cuts, scrapes, and infections that require prompt medical attention, which is where urgent care comes in. Sometimes, however, they require emergency care. Here’s the difference.
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Keep your family safe from injury, itches and insect-transmitted disease this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Don’t use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child. Avoid areas where insects nest...
uly 4th is a great time to meet family and take vacations. One of the big parts of July 4th Celebrations is fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks — devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.
Summer is here and it is a great time for children to hit the swimming pool. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk. Follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protecting children from drowning.
Your child may have many symptoms during an ear infection. Here are a few of the symptoms of Ear Infection.
Snow is upon us again! The DC Metropolitan Area has been blanketed with snow. Here are a few safety-pointers when you take your kids out for sledding and some snow fun:
Your backyard can be a safe play area for your child if you eliminate potential hazards. If you don’t have a fenced yard, teach your child the boundaries within which she should play. Always have a responsible person supervise outdoor play.
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Amplatzer Piccolo™ Occluder, the world’s first medical device that can be implanted in the tiniest babies (weighing as little as two pounds) using a minimally...
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ first infantile hemangioma clinical practice guideline discourages the traditional “wait and see” approach. Instead, the report calls for early identification of certain hemangiomas that may cause scarring or medical...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to be on alert for signs of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, Fox News reported. The virus, which reaches its peak in the cold winter months, may be mistaken for the flu...