Whooping cough or pertussis is characterized by a cough where the infected person makes a loud “whoop” sound after coughing. Whooping cough is generally known as “a disease of childhood” because children tend to (but do not always) make a distinguishable “whooping” sound when coughing. But whooping cough affects adults and children alike. So, what’s […]
Fever is one of the most common childhood encounters. Yet, despite its frequency, the very thought of a child having a fever can fill even normally composed parents with worry and anxiety. Parents often have questions like: “When should I worry?” “How high is too high?” “Will my child have a seizure?” “Does my child […]
It is important that we all take steps to keep ourselves and our family safe this flu season by avoiding people who are sick, practicing good hand hygiene, and by getting a flu shot. Everyone 6 months of age or older should be vaccinated for flu unless you have a contraindication to receiving the vaccine. […]
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