Patient Education
Pediatric Medicine
Fever FAQ
Most of the time, fever is not a medical emergency and can wait until the next morning to be seen in...
Pediatric Medicine
Rash after Fever
Fever followed by a rash is common in children. The most common cause is a viral illness called...
Pediatric Medicine
Diarrhea and Vomiting
Vomiting and diarrhea are common in childhood and are most often caused by a viral infection....
Pediatric Medicine
Ear Pain, Drainage, and Infections
My child is having pain in her ear/ears, what could be causing this? The two most common causes of...
Pediatric Medicine
Gastroenteritis in Children
The current season has presented several children to the office with vomiting and diarrheal illness...
Pediatric Medicine
Hives
What do hives look like? Hives are raised, red areas that are very itchy. They may sometimes have a...
Pediatric Medicine
Is it Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
There may be times when a parent or teacher has a concern about a behavior or performance. This...
Pediatric Medicine
Obesity: the New Epidemic?
For the first time in history, today's generation of children have a shorter life expectancy than...
Pediatric Medicine
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) FAQ
Pink eye is extremely common, and is something that you usually don't need to go to urgent care...
Pediatric Medicine
Rashes on Amoxicillin: When is it a True Allergy?
Rash while taking Amoxicillin or Augmentin is common; 5-10% of children taking Amoxicillin or...
Pediatric Medicine
Strep/Sore Throat
My child has a sore throat, how do I know if it is strep throat? It is important to remember that...
Pediatric Medicine
Tick Bites - What To Do
I see a tick on my child's body, how do I remove it? Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick...
Pediatric Medicine
Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Benadryl Dosing Charts
Dosing Charts for Infants and Children Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing Chart Frequency:Every...