Remember back in childhood when Johnny got the chicken pox, everyone else in his class soon followed with those hundreds of lesions scattered over their bodies. Children would be out ... Read More »
Well, maybe shout out is not the correct term, but what I'm requesting is to hear a bit more from the fathers out there. Now please don't get me wrong as I've thoroughly ... Read More »
Before I begin my brief rant on the importance of not over-prescribing nor over-using antibiotics, I would like to thank everyone for their responses in my recent blogs. I realize some very ... Read More »
No, I haven't turned into a news reporter and the last thing I want to do is further the anxiety surrounding the H1N1 flu (previously known as swine flu), but since we may soon see an increase ... Read More »
I'm fortunate to have many newborns in my practice as not only do I thoroughly enjoy working with parents ready to embark on a journey like no others, but it also helps satisfy the ... Read More »
During my meetings with parents-to-be, by far, the most common question I am asked involves vaccines. But for those who are about to have a son, I am also commonly asked for my perspective ... Read More »
Well, it certainly seems that despite my intentions not to spark any unfavorable dialogue regarding vaccines in a recent writing, I obviously failed. And while I always appreciate ... Read More »
Continuing my discussion of childhood immunizations (AKA vaccines), I'd like to now share those which are recommended during the first year of your child's life. Along the ... Read More »
Despite the dialogue and debate that surrounds childhood immunizations (AKA vaccines), one cannot deny the role they have played in our lives over the past century. Not only have ... Read More »
Based on the recent discussions I've had with the parents of young children in my practice, I realize many are unaware of the new car seat recommendations for children less than 2 years ... Read More »