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If you have a child with a congenital heart defect, here’s what you should expect from your pediatrician (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what your pediatrician can offer in the care of your child prenatally through the newborn period. In Part 2, we’ll share what role your pediatrician will play throughout infancy, childhood and adolescence.
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Why Well-Child Checkups Are so Important for Your Child
This blog was written in conjunction with pediatric medical resident, Ashley Bedner, DO.
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Child’s Fever: When You Should Go to ER
When your child isn’t feeling well and has a fever, it’s easy to fixate on the thermometer’s reading. How high is too high? Is it better to take them to the emergency room or to treat the fever at home?
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Back to School With Food Allergies – What You Need to Know – Part 2
In Part 1 of this post, I shared with you some important things to consider as you send a child with food allergies to school.
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Even After School Starts, Don’t Forget Sun Safety!
This article was written in conjunction with Robert Hedrick, MD, pediatric medical resident at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
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Protecting Kids with Asthma from COVID-19
What doctors know about COVID-19 is still emerging, but experts consider children with asthma to be at-risk for more serious illness if infected than children without asthma. To help protect them, ensure your child regularly uses their preventive asthma therapies — such as an inhaler — and work hard to reduce triggers like exposure to pollen and stress. Doing so lowers your child’s risk of serious infection from COVID-19.
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How to Safely Travel with Kids During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many parents with questions about how to safely travel for the holidays with their
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5 Facts About Scoliosis Every Parent Should Know
When they hear their child has scoliosis, many parents are understandably frantic for answers about how this diagnosis will affect their loved one’s health and future. They wonder, will this curve get worse? Will my child need bracing or surgery in the future? Will my child be paralyzed from the procedure?
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Pre-K, Kindergarten Wellness Checks: What To Expect
It’s finally happened. Your kiddo is about to make the leap to preschool.
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For Autism, Early Diagnosis Is Key
As a new parent, you probably pay close attention to when your baby smiles, crawls and says their first word. While each baby’s progression is unique, delays in speech, interaction skills and mobility could raise concerns.
