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Top Tips for Keeping Your Family Healthy During the Holidays

The holiday season is a special time filled with joy, festivities, and creating cherished moments with family and friends. Yet, it’s also a season when germs seem to be everywhere, from crowded gatherings to the surfaces of holiday shopping carts. For families with young children, staying healthy during the holidays can feel like a challenge.

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How to Help Your Child Recover From the Flu This Season

Caring for a sick child can feel overwhelming, especially when flu season rolls around. If your child catches the flu, you’re probably juggling worry, comfort, and exhaustion—all while trying to figure out how to help them recover as fast as possible. Luckily, with the right care and some patience, you can help them feel like

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2024-2025 Flu Season: What Parents Should Know

As the 2024-2025 flu season approaches, parents everywhere are preparing to keep their families healthy. With changing viruses and lingering concerns about COVID-19, it’s important to stay informed. Below, we’ll cover key questions like: What do flu symptoms look like? Which children are at higher risk? Should your child get a flu shot? And, of

New Location & Extended Hours Starting October 1st!

We have some exciting updates to share with you! At Personal Pediatrics, we’re always striving to make your visits as comfortable and convenient as possible. That’s why we’re delighted to announce some exciting changes coming soon: 1. A Fresh New Space: We’re moving to a newly updated and modernized office right within the same building!

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Back-to-School Health Checklist for Parents

The phrase “back to school” is met with cringing by kids and rejoicing by parents. Some kids are happy to be back with their friends, but most would rather continue their loosey goosey summer routine; late nights, sleeping in, no real schedule. Alas, Fall is coming and so is school, so parents must do some

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Summer Health Guide for Kids: Preventing Common Risks

Summer brings warmth and sunshine, perfect for outdoor adventures with your children. From swimming and hiking to picnicking in the park, there’s so much to enjoy. However, it’s essential to be mindful of potential health risks that can affect your little ones. Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding and preventing common summer hazards. Creepy Crawlies

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What To Expect During Your Child’s Well-Child Visit

Just as adults need to see their physician at least once a year for a wellness visit, so do children. You wouldn’t hesitate to take them if they are sick, but it’s just as beneficial to take them when they are not. It’s a way to be sure your child is developing according to certain

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What Can Cause Tonsillitis in Children?

Tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the throat which on occasion can become inflamed and infected. Children are especially vulnerable and can suffer with a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. It is a common pediatric problem, but what can cause tonsillitis in children?

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Allergies in Children: Identifying Triggers and Managing Symptoms

Children are little bacteria magnets. They pick up every possible germ in their path. The same is true for allergens since kids have never met an allergen they didn’t like. Whether it’s food, the environment, or pets, the list goes on and on. Parents must be on guard all the time. Common allergies in children:

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How to Prevent Unintentional Childhood Injuries

Keeping your children safe from harm is the most important job parents have. Even one child can be difficult to keep tabs on, but when you have several, the odds of watching their every move becomes impossible. The best you can do is teach them about safety, depending on their age, and be observant. It