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Health Concerns
Questions:
- Are there any risks for a non-immunized child to go swimming in the local swimming pool?
- My 13-month-old son still uses a pacifier to get himself to sleep at night. He sometimes wakes up looking for it and starts to cry.Should we take it away? If so, how?
- Is the hepatitis A shot required? If so, by whom?
- My 3-year-old gets dry patches on his legs. What can I do?
- Can the MMR vaccination cause autism?
- What foods can cause a child to be constipated?
- When my toddler gets a shot, can I numb the area with a patch or cream so he doesn't feel the pain?
- When will my daughter's soft spot close?
- My son is severely allergic to dairy. Is it OK to give TUMS as a calcium supplement? He is almost 3 years old.
- How do we meet our toddler's nutritional needs when he's so picky?
- How can I get my 2-year-old child to eat?
- What foods should be eaten or avoided to ease my grandchild's eczema?
- Is fever a normal side effect of the MMR shot?
- When my toddler gets a shot, can I numb the area with a patch or cream so he doesn't feel the pain?
- What should I know about the chicken pox vaccine?
- How can I get my 2-and-a-half-year-old son to take medication?
- My son complains a lot of his back hurting. Could this be anything serious?
- My 16-month-old daughter just got her first two teeth two months ago. Shouldn't she have more teeth?
- My daughter's pediatrician is fixated on my daughter's lack of speech and believes it's directly related to her lack of eating nutritionally. Should I be concerned?
- My son will turn 2 in December. Since July or August, he has had this nagging cough.Could it be allergies?
- My 17-month-old is addicted to her thumb, and it's already affecting her teeth. How can I stop this habit?
- My son turned 2 in December. Since July or August, he has had this nagging cough. I like and trust my doctor, but we have tried three different medications to cure this cough. Could it be allergies?
- My nephew is 14 months old and has just been diagnosed with cankers in his mouth. Is there anything that my sister can do to ease the pain that he goes through in the middle of the night?
- My 18-month-old daughter had a fall last week and knocked the back of her head on the floor. Should I be cautious about this? What are the signs to look for as a result of the fall?
- Is there anything we can do to ease the bowel movements of our 2 1/2-year-old with chronic nonspecific childhood diarrhea?
- Should I be concerned about my 3-year-old's swollen lymph nodes?
- My son is 17 months old, and he always has red cheeks. Is it dermatitis?
- What should we do about our son's reoccurring rash and peeling palms and soles?
- What's the average weight for an 18-month-old?
- Should I stop feeding my toddler diary products because of mad cow disease?
- What effect does being on antibiotics on a daily basis have on small children?
- Why is the smallpox vaccination not required anymore with today's threat of a biological attack?
- Can not circumcising your baby put him at risk for urinary tract infections later in life?
- My 15-month-old granddaughter still doesn't have any teeth. Could there be a problem?
- My 15-month-old is getting a new tooth and has had constant diarrhea. Is this related?
- What causes toddler acne?
- My 2-year-old often holds his ears. Could his sensitivity to sound indicate a problem?
- Will tooth damage caused by a pacifier correct itself?
- My 2-year-old granddaughter picks the skin around her finger and toenails. How can I stop this behavior?
- Is it safe to pierce my toddler's ears?
- I've heard that my pharmacist can add flavorings to my child's medication. Is this true?
- How can I prevent my newborn from being infected with lice?
- My 2-year-old son has recently started playing more with other children. Since then, he's gotten sick more often. What can I do?
- What are some reasons I should consider taking my toddler to a chiropractor?
- My 19-month-old daughter cries when she has a bowel movement. Besides adding more fiber, what else can I do?
- Can a child overdose on vitamins?
- My 3-year-old is constantly thirsty and drinks a lot of water. Should I be concerned?
- Can toddlers get hemorrhoids?
- My 18-month-old was diagnosed with asthma. Should I install an air purifying system in my home?
- At what age can a child be tested for allergies?
- My 2-year-old gets thrush every time she gets a cold or a new tooth. What could be causing it?
- Are schools required to do lice head checks by law?
- How often should I check my child's head for nits?
- My child has head lice. How do I clean and disinfect my home to get rid of them?
- Do vaccines for children have mercury in them? I've heard they can be more harmful than good.
- It hasn't been too terribly hot. Do I need to worry about sunscreen this early in the season?
- Serious bee allergies run in our family. Is there anyway to know if our daughter has the same allergy? Can we prevent bee stings?
- My son is about to have surgery. What efforts do hospitals take to stop the spread of germs?
- My child bruises very easily. Can a bruise be so bad that you should see a doctor?
- Who should get a flu shot? Are flu shots recommended for kids?
- Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine?
- When should my child have her first dental exam?
- When can I expect my child to lose his first tooth?
- Should children see the dentist more frequently and brush differently than adults?
- My child was running a temperature last night, but he really didn't have any other symptoms. After fever-reducing medicine before bed, his temperature is lower, but still not normal. Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
- How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
- When should my child have her first dental exam?
- Now that it's colder, I'm concerned about my child being warm enough. Am I overreacting?
- Do kids need to bathe daily?
- Can I give my children water with liquid cough and cold medicine?
- Do cold medicine strips work as well as liquid?
- What is the most common reason that parents bring a child to the emergency room?
- How will I know if my child is dehydrated?
- My child just doesn't seem like himself. Should I be worried?
- Who is at risk for lead poisoning?
- Why are babies and toddlers at greater risk for lead exposure?
- What are the symptoms of lead exposure?
- What does an elevated lead level mean?
- What can I do to prevent lead exposure?
- I've heard that good nutrition can help prevent the effects of lead exposure in children. Is that true?
- My daughter frequently gets mosquito and flea bites. Can they be dangerous?
- I see spiders a lot in my house. If one bites my child, should I take her to the doctor?
- What should you look for if your child has been stung by an insect?
- What's the first thing you should do if your child gets bitten by a bug?
- What types of insect repellants are safe for my child?
- I am afraid my child will get bitten by bugs, so I keep him inside. Do you have any tips for keeping kids safe from insects?
- What vital information will the emergency room doctor need when I take my child in?
- How can you distinguish between a bad bruise and a broken bone in a child that's fallen?
- What are the dangers signs that a child has a head injury after a fall?
- What does it mean when a child has a sprain?
- What is a contusion?
- What are the most common infections you see in the emergency room?
- What are the top reasons a parent brings a child to the emergency room?
- How do you know when you should take your child to the hospital?
- How do I know which emergency room to take my child to?
- What should I take to the emergency room?
- What should I expect when I take my baby to the hospital?
- What tests will be baby have at the emergency room?
- Will I need to have a follow-up after leaving the emergency room with my child?
- What is the flu, or influenza?
- How should I treat my child's flu symptoms?
- When should I call the doctor when my child has the flu?
- How contagious is the flu? How is it spread?
- Can you prevent the flu?
- Should children get the flu shot?
- What are the risks and side effects of the flu shot?
- What is dehydration?
- What are the signs of dehydration in babies and toddlers?
- When should you get medical help for a dehydrated child?
- Can you treat a dehydrated child at home?
- Do you have any tips on preventing dehydration in babies and toddlers?
- What are the red flags that signal a child may be dehydrated?
- What can cause stomach pain in children?
- My child complains frequently of stomachaches. What questions do I need to ask him to find out why his stomach hurts?
- When should I call the doctor for a stomachache?
- What can I do at home for my child's tummy troubles?
- What can I do at home for my child's tummy troubles?
- What is the difference between generic and name brand medications?
- Can you give a child too much antibiotic? Can they overdose? Will giving them more make them get well quicker?
- Can you tell me more about the recall on infant cold and cough formulas?
- What medications are available to treat gastro esophageal reflux?
- What medications are available to treat ear infections?
- What medications are available to treat pink eye?
- What type of medication is most commonly used in children for infections?
- Can you tell me about the prescriptions amoxicillin and Augmentin®?
- What are cephalosporins?
- What is Septra and what conditions does it treat?
- My doctor prescribed my child Zithromax®. Can you tell me a little about this drug?
- What is the most commonly prescribed drug for allergies in children?
- Can you tell me about the most common prescriptions given to children?
- Can amoxicillin cause gingivitis?
- What could be causing my 2 1/2-year-old's back pain?