Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Children
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Hand, foot, and mouth syndrome is a common virus in children that can cause mouth sores and a rash on the feet and hands that look like small blisters.
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Surviving the Stomach Bug When Your Child Has Vomiting and Diarrhea
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It can be hard to tell if your little one’s diarrhea or throw-up is cause for concern. In this article, we’ll guide you through the ups and downs of viral gastroenteritis, also known as the “stomach bug.”
Read MoreHow to Get a Nebulizer for Your Child
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Nebulizers are one way for children with asthma to take medication. Buy nebulizers online, at pharmacies, and with a prescription from your pediatrician.
Read MoreSigns of Eating Disorders & What to Look Out For in Kids
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Detecting an eating disorder in kids, like anorexia or bulimia, can be challenging for parents. Learn the symptoms of an eating disorder and how you can best support your child.
Read MorePink Eye in Kids: 3 Types of Conjunctivitis Parents Should Look Out For
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Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, can be viral or bacterial. It causes eyes to become red, puffy, and have yellow or green discharge.
Read MoreNutramigen Recall
/FDA has issued a recall for powder Nutramigen infant formula due to concern for contamination in some of its products. If you have powder Nutramigen, please check the code, and if listed here do not use anymore. You can find out more here at the FDA website. And call our office if you have any other questions.
ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans);
ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans);
ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans);
ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans);
ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans); and
ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans).
The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025”.
Fighting Fevers in Children: Home Care & When to Call Your Doctor
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A fever is a temperature of 100.4 F or higher. For children older than 3 months, fevers may be treatable at home, depending on what symptoms are present.
Read MoreHow to Take Care of a Cold and Cough
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How do you know when to call the pediatrician versus doing home care for your child’s upper respiratory infection?
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
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We are wishing you and your family and happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
We will be closed on Thursday, 11/23/23, in honor of the holiday, and open on Friday 11/24/23 for same day sick appointments only. If you have an urgent issue that cannot wait until next week you can call the office Friday for an appointment. We are always available 24/7 for anything urgent that cannot wait.
FDA Warning: possible lead contamination in applesauce
/The FDA is warning that 3 brands of cinnamon applesauce pouches, Wanabana, Schnucks, and Weis, may contain lead. Most of these products are not sold in MA. Click here for information from the FDA website. If you have these products at home, discard them or bring them back to the retailer for a refund. If you are concerned that your child has eaten any of these products, you can call us to discuss getting a blood test to check their lead level.
