Patient Education

Fever FAQ

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...

Rash after Fever

Pediatric Medicine

Rash after Fever

Fever followed by a rash is common in children. The most common cause is a viral illness called...

Diarrhea and Vomiting

Pediatric Medicine

Diarrhea and Vomiting

Vomiting and diarrhea are common in childhood and are most often caused by a viral infection....

Ear Pain, Drainage, and Infections

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...

Gastroenteritis in Children

Pediatric Medicine

Gastroenteritis in Children

The current season has presented several children to the office with vomiting and diarrheal illness...

Hives

Pediatric Medicine

Hives

What do hives look like? Hives are raised, red areas that are very itchy. They may sometimes have a...

Is it Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

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...

Obesity: the New Epidemic?

Pediatric Medicine

Obesity: the New Epidemic?

For the first time in history, today's generation of children have a shorter life expectancy than...

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) FAQ

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...

Rashes on Amoxicillin:  When is it a True Allergy?

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...

Strep/Sore Throat

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...

Tick Bites - What To Do

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...

Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Benadryl Dosing Charts

Pediatric Medicine

Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Benadryl Dosing Charts

Dosing Charts for Infants and Children Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing Chart Frequency:Every...