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Not This Year Influenza…or at least let’s hope that’s the case!
In a year that has been dominated by uncertainty from a “novel” virus, one thing that is for sure is that the influenza virus will be making its appearance in the coming weeks. It is important to remember that influenza kills otherwise healthy adults and children...
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for sunscreen!
School is out which means summertime is here!! As your kiddos jump for joy and you are getting your summer plans set, I am sure that time outside whether for swimming, sports or just having fun in the sprinklers is on the agenda. One of the most important things to...
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From the Archives: How we almost became a drowning statistic
School is almost out and the thermometer is flirting with the 90 degree mark which means summer is just around the corner. As you are making plans for fun times at the pool, beach, or lake, please take a moment to read this post that I originally wrote 3 years ago. I...
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Becoming Red States
Nope..this is not a political post. Instead this is all about the flu! As you can see by the map below, much of the United States is quickly becoming red which indicates the highest level of flu activity. I can assure you that here in South Louisiana, my office has...
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The Big 3
The big 3…mistakes that is! I had the opportunity to visit the 4 oclock newscast this week to talk with Brittany Weiss about the 3 biggest errors when it comes to children and car seats. Click on the link above to make sure you are sidestepping those pitfalls....
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Under 2? Rear-facing for you!
It is something that parents do on an almost daily basis, and you probably don’t think twice about it. Putting your kiddos into their car seat when you head out on the road. But did you know that studies estimate that 75% of car seats are installed or used...
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“Dry Drowning” – What Parents Need to Know
As if the idea of drowning didn’t strike enough fear into the heart of every parent, recent news headlines and social media posts have brought a new term to the forefront…”dry drowning.” You might be thinking, “Well of course my kiddo has had a cough a time or two...
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Hold the Juice
You may have heard that the American Academy of Pediatrics published new “recommendations” in regards to juice consumption in children. I put the word recommendations in quotes mainly because, as a pediatrician, I RARELY recommend or encourage a parent to...
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Sunscreen 101- Time to go shopping
After reading my post from earlier this week, you know what to look for on the front of that bottle of sunscreen (click here in case you missed it). As you head out to the store to stock up on your broad spectrum, SPF 30, water resistant sunscreen before your...
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Sunscreen 101- The Basics
Swimsuit? Check! Goggles? Check! Sunscreen? Uhh…since the mostly empty bottle from last year that was caked in food crumbs in the bottom of my diaper bag probably wasn’t going to cut it, I headed to the local drug store to stock up. Now, I always like...
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The Dreaded Daycare Sign
You know the feeling. The sign posted on the door of daycare announcing the current illness that is floating around. Oh the dreaded sign! “We want to inform you that cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been diagnosed here at the center.” GREAT! There are...
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