Elmwood Pediatrics
Spring is here! The time of year when kids are chomping at the bit to get outside. After being cloistered in the house on and off for months, now they are looking forward to spending hours outside in the spring weather. … Continue reading
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
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
Since the CDC recommends children over the age of 2 wear masks in social situations, many parents worry their child will have a problem complying with this mandate. If you are among those concerned parents, here are some practical face mask tips for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading
Choking is the leading cause of injuries among young children and infants. One child in the US dies from choking every five days, and 75% of deaths occur in children under three. Let’s look at common choking hazards in infants and toddlers and what parents can do to prevent it from happening. … Continue reading
If you somehow didn’t know that vaping is dangerous for young kids, teens, and young adults, let’s set the record straight. Yes, vaping is very dangerous. If you’re still not convinced, or your teen isn’t, here are factual warnings and risks associated with vaping. … Continue reading
As parents, we often spend a lot of time worrying over the safety of our children. … Continue reading
Chicken Pox is a highly contagious and dangerous virus also known as Varicella Zoster Virus or VZV. Before 1995 when the Varicella vaccine became available, 100 – 150 died each year from the disease according to the CDC. … Continue reading
As with all cultural and technological changes, there are positive and negative consequences of the digital age. There are always those who hold on to the past for dear life, and others who jump right in without a second thought.
Since most adults utilize devices for work and play, … Continue reading
