Pediatrics Blog with Vincent Iannelli, M.D. May 2006 Archive

Review how to avoid chiggers and treat chigger bites, which are common in late spring, summer, and early fall. Related: Poison Ivy | Sunscreen | Eczema | Insect Repellents

Learn how to protect your kids from the sun and to use sunscreen properly to avoid sunburns: Best Sunscreen for Kids Sunscreen Myths and Facts Sunblock Sunscreen Mistakes vs Sunscreen Immunity Baby Sunscreen Sunscreen and Insect ... Read More

With dogs being a common family pet, it shouldn't be a surprise that dog bites are a common injury for children. In fact, according to the CDC, 'more children visited ... Read More

Although flu and RSV season is mostly over, that doesn't mean that your Pediatrician isn't busy. Springtime just brings a different set of issues and problems, such as spring ... Read More

Gardasil is an investigational vaccine being made by Merck against the two types of HPV or Human Papillomavirus that cause most cervical cancers and the two types that cause the ... Read More

As we are reminded in the latest Britney Spears car seat mistake, state car seat laws are way behind the times in terms of safety. Simply using a car seat, ... Read More

Review common myths and facts about poison ivy and learn whether or not poison ivy is contagious or if some people are really immune to poison ivy. Related: Poison Ivy Symptoms ... Read More

Read about the latest recalls and alerts about unsafe toys, household products, and infant and child products that you might have in your home and which could harm your family. ... Read More

In the last few years, there have been a large variety of asthma medications that Pediatricians and parents can use as an asthma treatment for kids with asthma. This has ... Read More

A few years ago, the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study found that 'by 15 months, French fries and other fried potatoes are the most commonly consumed vegetables.' This goes against ... Read More

New guidelines from The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, William J. Clinton Foundation, American Heart Association, and beverage industry leaders will help to limit one of the risk factors for ... Read More