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Pneumococcal vaccine reduces serious superbug infections December 29, 2014

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The pneumococcal vaccine is linked with a 62 percent decrease in antibiotic-resistant cases of pneumococcal infections.
This vaccine is an important step in preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for children under five years old, adults 65 or older, or people with health conditions that put them at a higher risk.

Posted in Immunizations, Pediatric Articles | Tagged Pneumonia, superbugs, vaccines, winter

Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does December 22, 2014

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Learning more effective and less risky forms of discipline ahead of time can help you avoid spanking.
Clearly establishing reasonable expectations and making it fun to be good can help prevent bad behavior.
Discipline works best when everybody is calm and thinking clearly: taking some time to calm down can help everybody clear their head.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged discipline, early childhood, motivation, parenting, rewards, spanking, tantrums, toddlers

No Bake Snowballs December 15, 2014

These No Bake Snowballs are healthy and a great treat when you are too busy to do any holiday baking. If you are looking for cookies to leave for Santa, we’ve heard that these are some of his favorites. Ingredients 1 cup granola 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal … Continue reading “No Bake Snowballs”

Posted in Healthy Recipes | Tagged cooking, recipes

How to tell if it is strep throat or a sore throat December 8, 2014

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Most sore throats are part of a viral cold, but strep throat is caused by bacteria.
Sore throats caused by strep last longer and aren’t accompanied by other cold symptoms.
Most colds can be treated at home, but strep throat will need to be treated by your pediatrician.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged antibiotics, ear nose & throat, strep

Ask the Doctor: What is croup? December 1, 2014

Question: What is croup? Answer: We have found that many parents are confused about croup. Croup is a viral illness caused by many of the same viruses that cause the common cold; including parainfluenza viruses, RSV, and adenovirus, among others. Even influenza or “the flu” can cause croup. The key difference is where the infection … Continue reading “Ask the Doctor: What is croup?”

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged coughing, croup, winter

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