There are many illnesses that your child will inevitably get, and one of them could be the flu. Influenza can be very dangerous in children; there are those who end up being hospitalized and even those cases which result in death. Flu seasons vary, of course, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider getting your children vaccinated against influenza. Flu is much more intense than [...]
Having a baby can be one of life's most cherished events. There's so much excitement and activity that goes on with babies growing into little ones, that sometimes little things like colds and allergies can go unnoticed or overlooked. You know your baby better than anyone. Every little noise and reaction is something you've become very familiar with. The little stuffy noses or occasional coughing [...]
Treating your baby for a cold can be tricky. First of all, sometimes it’s hard to tell if it really is a cold or just some nasal stuffiness. After all, infants can’t tell you how they feel or what the problem is. Colds are a very common illness in children, and even babies tend to get their fair share. Just a little stuffiness and they [...]
Well child check ups should be a regular part of medical care for healthy kids and their families. Visiting your Glendale pediatricians routinely keep your healthy kids healthy, and gives you an opportunity to check in with Glendale pediatricians about any questions or issues you may have about illness, injury, or other medical issues. Preventative care saves you time and money and promotes healthy kids [...]
The great outdoors are calling, but kids aren’t necessarily going to listen. Healthy kids should have outdoor activity as a routine part of their lives, but in the age of easily accessible technology, it can be challenging to encourage your children to be engaged in outdoor activities. How can you help your healthy kids benefit from sunshine and fresh air? Finding Something Fun Pediatrics care [...]
There are so many fun water activities, it’s hard to decide which ones your family should enjoy! Whether you choose to swim, splash, or take up a water sport, there is one common goal — have fun while staying safe. Pediatric care experts see a lot of patients come in with injuries and other problems caused by improper water safety, so be sure to follow [...]
It’s not uncommon for children to be nervous or scared about getting their child immunizations. Needles are not enjoyable for anyone, even adults. But child immunizations are vital to the health of your child, and the safety and protection of society in general, so it’s important to work past that fear and make sure your child receives all of the child immunizations for which he [...]
Finding out that your child’s school immunization shots are out of date is not a good surprise. This shortcoming in school immunization shots poses a major risk to your child’s health and the health of other children, and can cause other problems, too. Follow the Schedule Many school immunization shots are given on a staggered schedule, meaning that Glendale pediatricians must provide several rounds of [...]
Every parent wants to avoid having sick kids, but there are some families who are not taking every step toward keeping children safe from preventable illnesses. Child immunizations are a very important part of childhood health and fewer child immunizations means more sick kids. Both preventable illnesses and preventable deaths have been caused by a lack of child immunizations. The website www.antivaccinebodycount.com tabulates data from [...]
