Whether it’s stress-induced forgetfulness or a change in routine, there’s a common theme in the heartbreaking stories of child fatalities due to vehicular heat stroke, and the American Academy of …
Teens Using Dangerous Caffeine Powder for Energy Boost
Is your teen displaying extreme levels of energy? Caffeine powder may be the culprit. According the American Academy of Pediatrics, teenagers looking to increase their energy levels sometimes turn to powdered …
Medication Safety Tips for Parents: Distribution and Disposal
Avoiding Household Spoons for Your Child’s Medication Household spoons may seem handy for giving children liquid medicines, but using them could result in fatal consequences. “Spoons are not very accurate, and …
Dangers of E-Cigarettes: 3 Ways Liquid Nicotine Can Kill Your Child
Parents, you may have noticed the introduction of a new item targeted toward our children which is quickly becoming a serious danger. E-cigarettes are popular with adults and teens alike …
Upper Respiratory Virus (RSV) Season is Here
The Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a winter virus that causes upper respiratory infections in mostly older children and adults. But newborns, especially those born prematurely, can suffer severe consequences when infected. …
Is There a Gun in Your Home? One More Question Parents Must Ask
During well-check visits I remind children of the responsibility parents have to ask questions about their friends and what is acceptable when visiting at a friend’s house. Children often interpret …
FDA Issues New Guidelines for Acetaminophen Dosage for Children
An issue we deal with in the office everyday is explaining to parents the difference between the old Acetaminophen Infant Drops, with a concentration of 80 mg of Acetaminophen per …
New Regulations for Car Seat Safety in 2014
With new child seat safety recommendations set to change in 2014, what’s the right way to “buckle up”? Since car seat safety regulations have recently changed, it may help to …
Why Does My Child Need Vitamin D?
From the newborn to adolescent period, vitamin D is an essential part of a child’s health and development. This is why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children should …
Health Alert: Austin Baby Dies of Whooping Cough
Last week a one month old baby died in Travis County after being diagnosed with Pertussis (Whooping Cough). The infant was too young to receive immunizations, which start at 2 …
Protecting Children from Skiing and Snowboarding Head Injuries
Heading for the hills for some skiing or snowboarding? Insist that your child wears a helmet. Protective headgear is one of the most important things children (and adults) can wear to prevent serious …
Why Parents Should Avoid Giving Infants and Children Raw Milk
Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article about consumption of raw milk products in the January 2014 edition of AAP News. In the article, the AAP recommended that …