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06/02/2025

Warmer weather is here - and along with it will come bug bites, poison ivy, heat rash and more!
Contact your pediatrician if you have questions about a rash - we are here to help!

​Check out this list from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to see how you can help prevent, identify, and soothe these common summertime skin rashes in children.

05/29/2025

The Red Cross is a great resource for water and swimming safety! Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find a FREE water safety course for parents!

The American Red Cross offers important swimming safety tips to help you and your kids be safe this summer while in the water. Learn more about how to swim safely!

05/26/2025

Sunburn - how to prevent it, how to treat it and when to call your pediatrician!

​Your child doesn’t actually have to be burned to be harmed by the sun. The effects of exposure build over the years, so that even moderate exposure during childhood can contribute to wrinkling, toughening, freckling, and even cancer of the skin in later life. Here's how you can protect your chi...

05/22/2025

How to care for your child's insect bite or sting at home – and when to call the doctor.

Learn how to identify and treat bites and stings from bees, fire ants, mosquitoes, spiders and ticks with this quick guide from Children's Health.

05/21/2025

Warmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather also means preventing insect bites!

Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about types of repellents, DEET, using repellents safely, and other ways to protect your child from insect bites.

05/16/2025

We are getting a lot of calls about ticks! Here is some helpful advice on how to prevent them and how to remove them!

​Home care advice for the removal, treatment and prevention of tick bites for children and adolescents. Also learn when to call the doctor after a tick bite.

05/14/2025

Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, and what to do if your child has a skin reaction.

While mild cases can be treated at home, consults us if your child is especially uncomfortable, if the rash is severe, if it has erupted on your child's face or groin, or if it shows signs of infection, or if you have any questions!

Skin reactions to poison ivy or poison oak are very uncomfortable, itchy, and unsightly. They can make a child miserable.

05/09/2025

05/06/2025

Allergy season is here! The AAP has helpful tips for treating allergy symptoms in children. As always, please contact your pediatrician with questions!

​​Your child's allergy treatment should start with your pediatrician, who may refer you to a pediatric allergy specialist for additional evaluations and treatments. 

05/05/2025

Is it a cold or allergies?
It's not always easy to tell the difference between a cold and allergies, including seasonal allergic rhinitis, but knowing the key symptoms can help!

It’s sometimes difficult to know whether the problem is seasonal allergies or "hay fever" vs a common cold (upper respiratory infection). The diagnosis is often made when parents seek their pediatrician’s advice for a lingering “cold” that their child can’t shake. Learn more here.