Pediatrics Blog with Vincent Iannelli, M.D. June 2005 Archive

SPF. UVB. Sun. Shade. Sunglasses. There are a lot of things that you need to know about to keep your kids safe from the sun and avoid sunburns. Are you ... Read More

The idea of warning kids about 'stranger danger' has become out of favor in recent years. There is the fact that many kids are actually taken by people that ... Read More

There were a few recent tragedies in the news that prompted me to write this article - an infant who died after being left in a hot car in Dallas ... Read More

Does your child have frequent temper tantrums, get frustrated easily, or rarely follow your rules? Are you afraid to go out in public because your child might have a meltdown? ... Read More

Tis the season for ear infections again. Unlike the winter, when Pediatricians most see kids with middle ear infections, the average child with ear pain right now likely has Swimmer's ... Read More

Dads don't usually get the kind of attention on Father's Day that moms do on their special day. You can help change that though, by helping make your dad feel ... Read More

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and/or Poison Sumac will cause an allergic reaction in most people. Urushiol is a chemical in these plants that causes the blisters and itchy rash. Learn ... Read More

There was another report in the Dallas Morning News today about a toddler getting backed over by a pickup truck. It reminded me of another toddler I saw a few ... Read More

Last year, 2535 people were diagnosed with West Nile virus infections and 98 people died. While there haven't yet been any reported human cases this year, mosquito season is just ... Read More

Review what to do if your preschool age child begins having wetting accidents, and if a new baby might be the reason for the child's regression in potty training. More: Potty ... Read More

Question of the Week Since Hepatitis B is considered to be a sexually transmitted disease or STD, why does my baby need to get the Hepatitis B vaccine? ... Read More

You have likely heard about pertussis or whooping cough, which young children are vaccinated against. You might not think about it when your teen or another adults has a chronic ... Read More

Tylenol is a popular pain and fever reducer. Unfortunately, many kids don't like to take liquid medicines. That is one reason that many of the new forms of Tylenol have ... Read More

Insect Repellents If you spent any part of your Memorial Day weekend outdoors, you likely got bit by some mosquitoes and other bugs. Remember, to protect your kids, you can ... Read More