Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a serious bacterial infection that can cause bacterial meningitis and pneumonia, along with several other life threatening diseases. Before the Hib vaccine was created, about 20,000 children under the age of five contracted Hib and close to 1,000 people died each year. In 2007, due to shortages in the … Continue reading “Your Child May Need a Hib Booster Vaccine – Check With Your Doctor”
Health experts have long been concerned about childhood obesity, but the latest research shows there may be an even greater cause to worry. According to researchers from the Nemours Children’s Clinic, “the unhealthy consequences of excess body fat start very early in childhood.” The study found that obesity can cause blood abnormalities that make children … Continue reading “Research Shows Overweight Children at Risk for Heart Disease”
Nobody wants to hear that their child is getting bullied, but then nobody wants to hear that their child is the bully either. But if you hear or suspect that your child is bullying another child, whether physically or verbally, it is important to deal with the problem right away before it escalates. Bullying not … Continue reading “What to Do When Your Child is the Bully”
Most parents know to keep an eye out for eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia, but few have heard of another common eating disorder — binge eating. People with the disorder have frequent episodes of eating abnormally large amounts of food. They feel unable to control what and how much they are eating. The disorder … Continue reading “Have You Ever Heard of Binge Eating Disorder?”
Does your son grunt every time he takes his backpack off? Does your daughter have to lean forward to support the weight? Are they both complaining of back pain? If you answered yes to any of the above, chances are you may want to take a closer look at their backpacks. Much better than purses … Continue reading “Is Your Child a Student or a Pack Animal?”
According to a recent study, calls to poison control centers about teenagers abusing attention-deficit drugs has risen 76 percent in the last eight years. This spike in calls is one of many indicators of what has become a very serious problem. Research by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America suggests that about 19 percent of … Continue reading “Study Sees an Increase in Teen Abuse of ADHD Drugs”
Avoid the rush, be sure to get your seasonal flu vaccine early this year. Because of the H1N1 virus (swine flu), this year public health officials are recommending at least two vaccines, the regular seasonal flu vaccine and the novel H1N1 vaccine. It is important to get the regular flu vaccine early because we later … Continue reading “Hurry In. The Flu Vaccine Is Now Available”
West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted by mosquitos to humans, birds, horses, and some other mammals. The most severe diseases caused by the West Nile virus are: • West Nile Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) • West Nile Meningitis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and the spinal cord) • West Nile Meningoencephalitis … Continue reading “West Nile Virus”
Many camps and sporting activities require a physical before you can participate. Although physicals done by someone other than your pediatrician can be convenient, we strongly recommend that you see your pediatrician for a complete physical. They provide an excellent opportunity to screen for problems that affect adolescents. The physical with your pediatrician also gives … Continue reading “Sign Up Early for Sports and Camp Physicals”
Playing outside can be a lot of fun, but being out in the heat too long can cause serious heat-related illnesses like heat syncope (fainting from heat), heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Watch children carefully to make sure they don’t get too hot and that they get plenty of water. If your child starts to … Continue reading “How to Beat the Heat”
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