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The NYC Health Department announced this week that beginning December 31 they will require influenza immunization (Flu shots) for all children aged 6 months to 5 years. While flu vaccine is recommended for all children aged 6 months and over by the...
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Both the Tdap and flu shots are recommended in pregnancy, and a new study has confirmed that it is safe for pregnant women to receive both vaccines in the same visit. This is good news since some women may be due for their Tdap (generally...
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Shots were no big deal until my daughter was old enough to know what was up. She has a check up next week and will need vaccinations… I’m wondering how I can make it as easy for her as possible. Any tips on making them less painful, and...
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My son Max never had problems with shots. At least that’s what I thought. At his 4-year-old visit, I thought he handled the barrage of vaccines fine…but upon leaving the office, he vomited from the stress. Since I research needle pain prevention, I...
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With flu season about a month away (it runs October to May), the American College of Obstetricians/Gynecologists has released a reminder that all pregnant women should get a flu shot. This is because of how sick the flu can make a pregnant woman...
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Did you read that NYC will now require flu vaccination for all children attending city-licensed preschools and daycare centers? While the Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) now recommends universal flu vaccination for all kids over the age of six...
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My daughter Lila recently needed to have some tests run, which meant getting her blood drawn (and not a finger prick this time). My husband and I put on a brave front. “It’s not that bad, ” we said. “It will be over so quick you won’t even know...
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Many children dread coming to the doctor for fear of shots. And can you blame them? So what can a parent do to make these visits a bit more tolerable? Here are a few strategies to make vaccines a little easier. Distraction is key There are several...
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Pregnancy
Getting pregnant doesn’t stop your allergies — but it does change your options when it comes to what you can do or use to get some relief. The first step when you are feeling your allergies act up is to make sure your healthcare provider is aware...
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Allergies are an increasingly common health concern for children. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the rate of allergies in the industrialized world has been rising steadily for 50 years. Today, as much as 40...
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The holidays can be such a magical time for families. I love seeing children in my office, excited for special events or outings. Parents seem to enjoy this time of year as well—I know I do. However, added activities, travel, work, and the like can...
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Baby
At 2 months old, your baby is turning into Superbaby — at least that might seem how it looks from the outside, now that your baby can hold his or her head up at a 45-degree angle for extended periods of time and may seem to be attempting pushups...
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My baby boy is 4 weeks old today and I haven’t seen a single tear since he has been born. He gets fussy and loud sometimes and there are times I just know that he’s about to just let them pour, but then nothing. Even during his shots...
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A new article in the American Journal of Pediatrics looks at crib deaths attributed to bumpers, reminding parents to avoid using them in the crib....
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I HATE fevers. They honestly just scare me to death. Even when my kiddos are just at 99.9 I panic a little. I know a fever is fighting infection, buy is it wrong to give Tylenol or Ibuprofen before their temp reaches a certain degree? For example,...
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Baby
Although your baby has spent most of the past month sleeping, he or she has been doing a lot of hard work growing and changing. The first few weeks — really, the first few years — of life are marked by incredible development and learning for...
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Pregnancy
A preterm birth happens when a woman gives birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy. With this issue complicating about 12 percent of all pregnancies in the United States, many parents wonder how it could affect their future pregnancies. For the woman...
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From the calming safety of your arms, your baby will begin life feeling secure and protected. As a new parent, you will do all you can to continue to protect your newborn as she grows and develops. One of the best ways to protect her, now and...
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Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published its mid-year report recently totaling the number of measles cases in the US from January 1 through July 14. In that period, the US had 107 confirmed measles cases in 21 states as well as the...
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Baby
At 2 months old, your baby is turning into Superbaby — at least that might seem how it looks from the outside, now that your baby can hold his or her head up at a 45-degree angle for extended periods of time and may seem to be attempting pushups...
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Baby
Although your baby has spent most of the past month sleeping, he or she has been doing a lot of hard work growing and changing. The first few weeks — really, the first few years — of life are marked by incredible development and learning for...
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Life with diabetes is hard. Life with a child with diabetes is harder. You see, children with type 1 diabetes have no working pancreas. The pancreas is a magical organ that helps our bodies respond to the food we eat (or don’t eat) to keep our...
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We’ve discussed how some recommendations say to keep your brand new baby indoors until they are about 2 months old. The idea is that you want to wait until they’ve had their first round of vaccines and until their immune systems are a bit...
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August 29, 2015 marks the 10-year anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. I was a third year medical student in New Orleans when this storm struck, and even though I had not yet done my OB/GYN rotation I had a feeling that was where I was...
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Remember that measles epidemic this past winter—the one that sickened over a hundred people and had millions worrying about this vaccine-preventable disease? California sure does, and it just did something major to prevent it from happening again....
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These recent days have been tough for many Americans. Orlando, known to many as the happiest place on earth for its theme parks and resorts, cannot seem to catch a break. Unspeakable violence and unimaginable tragedy struck the magical city just...
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There are few things I enjoy more than Noah Ritter, so I’m glad Ellen brought him back for another awesome quote-worthy appearance. Plus celebs gush about their new babies and evidence that moms can’t get anything done. 1. Noah in...
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Every new parent has questions—and I’m here to answer yours. Thanks to our supporter Crane, maker of fabulous cool-mist humidifiers, I was happy to participate in a Facebook Live event recently in which I got to answer new parents’ most...
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A couple of weeks ago, my family was traveling out of town. I was driving and my wife and almost 2-year-old daughter were buckled up in the back seat playing with some toys. My wife pulled out a brand new container of Play-Doh®. As my daughter was...
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To the things that made me laugh this week and to the parents (and one teen!) who inspired me. This week’s so good that next week is sure to be a let-down. (Kidding… come back next Friday, won’t you?) 1. Best “maternity” photos ever What’s a...
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I am a mom and a doctor…a doctor-mom. With that comes a bit of good fortune. I can test for strep throat at home in my PJs! I can also use my otoscope to check ears. So lucky, right? You might wonder, what worries keep doctor-moms up at night? If...
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A few weeks back, the mother of a two-month-old was tearful on arrival to my clinic. Her baby, a sweet little boy with a severe milk protein allergy, was finally doing great. His severe GERD was better, and he was gaining weight like a champ. So...
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Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 25! It’s always fun to think about your baby’s growth and come up with funny comparisons to various foods (“This week my baby is a melon! A lemon!” “A rutabaga!”). The truth is, by week 25, your baby is already beginning to chart...
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Music is a language shared and understood by all ages — and more recently, it is being used to help toddlers with developmental delays. Music therapy is the use of music to help toddlers in their growth and development, including toddlers with...
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Parenting
There are many benefits to having your child exposed to animals, but what happens when your child is injured by a cat or dog? While many people worry about animal bites from strays or stranger pets, the fact is that the majority of animal bites are...
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Parenting
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Maybe you just had a baby, or your 18-month-old needs shots for daycare, or maybe your 3-year-old put bead up her nose—no matter the reason, caregivers are still taking children to see their doctors despite COVID-19. Understandably, this is more...
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As anyone with a toddler in daycare will tell you, a simple runny nose can last weeks. A slight fever can persist even in a child who appears well. And stools can remain soft and loose long after the vomiting and food refusal of an episode of acute...
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Baby
At week 11, you are nearing the three-month mark with your baby. Your baby is continuing to develop coordination and motor skills, improving his or her coordination with each passing day. Toys are grabbed more accurately and perhaps even guided...
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There are several popular alternative vaccine schedules out there. Parents come across them on the Internet or perhaps in baby books and wonder, “If I give the vaccines, albeit at a delayed rate, am I doing any harm to my child?” Does...
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Hepatitis is often thought of as an adult disease; however, children can suffer from hepatitis, too. Hepatitis is the word medical professionals use to describe inflammation and injury to the liver. In adults, hepatitis is often caused by risky...
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Baby
At week 11, you are nearing the three-month mark with your baby. Your baby is continuing to develop coordination and motor skills, improving his or her coordination with each passing day. Toys are grabbed more accurately and perhaps even guided...
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Parenting
It’s almost that time of the season: to load up the kids, the sunscreen, and the beach towels for summer vacation. But as anyone who’s traveled with children knows, traveling with a family in tow is a completely different experience than traveling...