Elmwood Pediatrics
A fever in children is quite common, and it’s not necessarily dangerous in most cases. A fever is considered 100.4 or higher, and it’s the body’s way of providing a defense from viruses or bacteria. To treat or not to treat and how is the question. … Continue reading
RSV is the acronym for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and it usually peaks from November through March. It can be a dangerous virus for children younger than two years old and seniors. If you have a young child and especially one that was born premature, … Continue reading
Our community is full of illness right now. Emergency Departments and Urgent Cares across the country are overrun with sick patients waiting hours to be seen. Medical offices are completely overwhelmed with patients who need appointments, and staff shortages continue in the healthcare field. … Continue reading
Some children seem to be born gregarious. They happily enter into any group or conversation. They are swift to join teams, and they love having lots of friends over. However, other kids are more shy, unassuming, and may prefer to be alone or in smaller groups. … Continue reading
Our community is full of illness right now. Emergency Departments and Urgent Cares across the country are overrun with sick patients waiting hours to be seen. Medical offices are completely overwhelmed with patients who need appointments, and staff shortages continue in the healthcare field. … Continue reading
To be clear, the CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot this year. The most vulnerable are seniors over age 65 and young children with respiratory issues like asthma and illness which lowers immunity. There is more to understand about the 2022-2023 flu season: preparing your family. … Continue reading
Join us in fighting the flu this year by scheduling an appointment at one of our upcoming flu clinics:
*Thursday, 9/22/22 from 4-6pm at our Bushnell’s Basin office
*Saturday, 9/24/22 from 9-11am at our Bushnell’s Basin office
*Saturday, … Continue reading
Put immunizations on your family’s back to school checklist! Yes, we know there are many chores that involve sending kids back to school. Searching for the right books, binders, pens, and buying new clothes and new shoes all happen at once. … Continue reading
Warning, melatonin overdoses in kids are increasing and we want parents to be aware. With all the stresses of the pandemic in the last few years, adults have turned to melatonin to help them relax and fall asleep at night. If you or your child are using melatonin as a sleep aid, … Continue reading
Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are upon us, and the weather and humidity are heating up. Children and adults are looking for a way to counteract the heat and get cool. There’s nothing better than a pool, a lake, … Continue reading
