Vaccines and COVID-19: Parents need to know
Many parents are wondering if their babies or children should still get their vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic and what should they do if they have medical appointments coming up. The short answer – It’s important! The
How does COVID-19 affect children?
While there is still limited data and a lot to be learned, we know that children are susceptible to coronavirus, but tend to display milder symptoms than adults. Kids will generally have fevers, cough and shortness of breath.
We in the Bay Area are now officially in the throes of the flu season. What helps distinguish influenza from a bad cold is the abrupt onset of fever (temperature >100.4F in babies and >101.3F in kids and
11 Tips for Traveling with Children
Traveling during the busy holiday season can be stressful for anyone, but traveling with kids tends to be even more…well, exciting. Most parents will discover that children display the extremes of their normal emotions when on vacation. At
Recommended Reading: Books to Build Character & Teach Your Child Important Values
Adapted from healthychildren.org As a Bay Area pediatrician, I am often asked to recommend information sources, articles, and books on specific pediatric medical conditions as well as on parenting philosophies, discipline, empathy, social skills, and resilience. With so
“Just FYI, Mom and Dad, I’m a Vegetarian Now”
In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very quickly responded “a vegetarian.” It was not exactly the answer I expected, but I wasn’t surprised either. Questions
Guides to Vitamins and Herbal Supplements
With the bewildering number of vitamin and herbal supplements out there, I am often confused as to a product’s exact ingredients and sometimes its basic purity and safety. And as long as a supplement does not claim to
How to Help College Kids Stay Healthy
We are often asked what the “age limit” for pediatric patients is, particularly as kids start to head off for college. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) identifies 21 years as the upper age limit for pediatric clinics
Prevent Skin Cancer and Photoaging This Summer
Reading a sunscreen label can seem like staring at alphabet soup–SPF, UVA, UVB– but what does it all mean and what actually matters? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and is a measure of how long a sunscreen
12 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds, tall grass and shrubs. They can also be carried into the house by dogs. Surveillance One of THE
Vaccines and COVID-19: Parents need to know
Many parents are wondering if their babies or children should still get their vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic and what
How does COVID-19 affect children?
While there is still limited data and a lot to be learned, we know that children are susceptible to coronavirus,
We in the Bay Area are now officially in the throes of the flu season. What helps distinguish influenza from
11 Tips for Traveling with Children
Traveling during the busy holiday season can be stressful for anyone, but traveling with kids tends to be even more…well,
Recommended Reading: Books to Build Character & Teach Your Child Important Values
Adapted from healthychildren.org As a Bay Area pediatrician, I am often asked to recommend information sources, articles, and books on
“Just FYI, Mom and Dad, I’m a Vegetarian Now”
In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very
Guides to Vitamins and Herbal Supplements
With the bewildering number of vitamin and herbal supplements out there, I am often confused as to a product’s exact
How to Help College Kids Stay Healthy
We are often asked what the “age limit” for pediatric patients is, particularly as kids start to head off for
Prevent Skin Cancer and Photoaging This Summer
Reading a sunscreen label can seem like staring at alphabet soup–SPF, UVA, UVB– but what does it all mean and
12 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds,
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