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Measures 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
Concierge medicine: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
Most people know what a concierge care physician is and how to find one. However, understanding what concierge medicine is, is a different story. The idea is relatively new, different, and likely confusing at times. You may find
You may have noticed that concussions have become a hot topic and we here at The Village Doctor think that is great. Concussion research is booming and continues to shed light on traumatic brain injury, but also
Pediatric Vaccines and COVID-19: What 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
Mental Health for Children and Teens
Due to the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), mental health for children are also affected like adults due to physical distancing, quarantine, and nationwide school closures all over the world. More so, staying at home in isolation
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
Measures 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,
Concierge medicine: What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
Most people know what a concierge care physician is and how to find one. However, understanding what concierge medicine is,
You may have noticed that concussions have become a hot topic and we here at The Village Doctor think
Pediatric Vaccines and COVID-19: What 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
Mental Health for Children and Teens
Due to the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), mental health for children are also affected like adults due to
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
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