Boy Scout camps promise a great time for kids. Before the fun begins, however, there are some required health and safety measures. Boy Scout camp physicals are a required part of summer or winter camping, or events longer than 72 hours. For AZ camp physicals, parents should contact a Happy Valley pediatrician to conduct their Boy Scout camp physicals. The Boy Scouts ask for these [...]
As Happy Valley pediatricians and parents know, there are a few cases in which vaccines and immunizations required for school need to be administered carefully, or not at all. Some children have compromised immune systems resulting from various health issues like congenital immunodeficiency, HIV, leukemia, lymphoma, radiation, renal failure, and other conditions. These children need to be treated with special care when it comes to [...]
It seems like a cliché, but don’t be amazed to find yourself saying “eat your vegetables,” while your child makes a face and says “yuck.” Don’t worry you’re not the only parent dealing with a picky eater. Read on for a few helpful tips from your Happy Valley Pediatricians on how to encourage your children to eat their vegetables. Studies show that most children have [...]
Skin is the largest of our sensory organs, developing at less than 8 weeks inside the womb. It develops far sooner than other sensory body parts, such as eyes and ears, meaning we are all born with a pretty highly developed sense of touch. For this reason, touch is an extremely important component of newborn care, providing huge benefits to almost all systems of the [...]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among babies under a year old in the United States, with 90 percent of cases occurring in babies less than six months old. It is incredibly scary for parents as it often occurs without any kind of warning sign. Medical experts are still unsure of the exact cause of SIDS, but some commonalities have [...]
Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint develops in the wrong shape, or if the hip joint is dislocated, leading to an increased force on the ball and socket joint. As the cartilage and labrum of the joint wear down, the individual will begin to experience mobility issues. Happy Valley pediatricians and other pediatricians throughout the country most commonly see hip dysplasia cases in the [...]
