Pediatrics Blog

You probably remembered to set your clock back as Daylight Saving Time ended, but did you remember the usual safety measures that you were supposed to do to, such as: replacing ... Read More

Most people think of Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, roughly four times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with ... Read More

No big surprises so far. There are enough flu shots to go around and it doesn't look like flu season is going to get off to an early start. And ... Read More

Do your kids have a cold or the flu? Although both are caused by a virus, it can be important to identify if they are sick with a simple cold ... Read More

Our Calorie Calculator will help you determine how many calories that you and your kids need each day. More: Child Nutrition | Childhood Obesity | BMI Calculator

We finally have the first evidence that there might be a problem with this year's supply of flu vaccines, as Chiron, the same company that was responsible for last year's ... Read More

Learn more about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how you can reduce your baby's risk of developing SIDS, including the new American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations that advise against ... Read More

Parents are often confused about whether or not their kids need a flu shot each year, especially with all of the different rules we have had in recent years because ... Read More

How long do babies have those black tarry stools? This is a common question, especially from new dads, because meconium stools are rather hard to clean up. Learn more about the ... Read More

The top ten reasons why students should go to medical school and become a Pediatrician. More: Becoming a Pediatrician | Pediatric Careers | Medical Students

Learn more about the bird flu or H5N1 strain of avian influenza and whether or not your child will be protected from it by getting a flu shot. More: Flu | ... Read More