Pediatric Health Watch and Hot Topics
From time to time health news is a hot topic with the media. Sometimes the reports are overblown, but other times it should be of concern to you. In the articles below, I will do my best to give you an un-biased overview and express my concerns if any.
(01/25/2010)
Dr. Vicki Panaccione
www.BetterParentingInstitute.com
Kids are being bombarded with disasters on a regular basis. Whether it’s war, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, terrorist bombings and now the earthquake in Haiti, it seems that there is always something horrific happening in the world. And, as you find it difficult to process what’s going on around us, imagine what your kids
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(01/15/2010)
By Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff - Associate Editor AAP News
If your child feels warm, looks flushed, is sweating or shivering, or has flu symptoms, you might suspect fever. Using a thermometer is the only sure way to know if a fever is present.
Some parents are all thumbs when it comes to taking a temperature. A basic digital version may be the most practical and reliable way to determine if your child has a
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