Health information written in a straight and honest way.
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Fevers, and how to take a temperature
You have a fever, it’s OK! Fever is one of those dreaded things that nobody wants. You feel cruddy when you have a fever, your kid is cranky, your body aches, and…
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Cold sores vs canker sores
Cold sores and canker sores– what is the difference? Are they contagious? You wake up with a pain in your mouth and you start to panic… what IS this pain? You notice…
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Antibiotic use— viral vs bacterial infections
It’s just a virus… Ok we get it. For most, it is easy when we medical professionals give you or your child a diagnosis and then an antibiotic treatment. It means that…
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How to choose a pediatrician
Giving birth has evolved. Now people are taking charge of their birth story and making more informed decisions about their care. That includes choosing a pediatrician. Back in the “old days,” you…
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Asthma
Did someone say asthma? It’s that time of year. The fall 🍂 and spring 🌷and winter ❄ can trigger asthma. So basically all year. What the heck is actually going on in…
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Eczema treatments and causes
What is eczema? That one little word you may have heard over, and over, and over again. It’s a little word, but it causes you BIG problems. 🙄 Up late itching? Eczema.…
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Head lice
The dreaded call– your child has head lice What to do besides panic, when your school nurse calls home and tells you that your child has head lice? Now don’t go burning…
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Stomach bug
The stomach bug– so catchy you might just get it from reading this article. The dreaded words… the stomach bug.🤢 Let’s talk about how we can avoid catching it and what it…
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Does cold weather cause the flu?
Was Grandma right after all? Does cold weather cause the flu? 👵 What is the flu? The flu, also known as the influenza virus, is spread by exposure to infected particles. These…
