Island Coast Pediatrics

01/27/2026

Cold season is in full swing! If your child has a cough, know that it’s one of the most common symptoms of viral bronchitis (colds affecting the lower airway). Most coughs are the body’s way of protecting the lungs by clearing mucus and irritants. While coughs can be uncomfortable, they’re usually doing important work! Home remedies like honey (for kids over 1 year), warm fluids, and a humidifier can help ease symptoms and loosen mucus. Remember, yellow or green phlegm is a normal part of healing from a viral infection and doesn’t necessarily mean antibiotics are needed. However, call us right away if your child has trouble breathing, wheezing, a high fever, or if the cough lasts more than 3 weeks. We’re here to help you determine when a cough needs medical attention! 👉 Learn more: https://www.icpeds.com/cough

01/22/2026

Help your child navigate the digital ecosystem by creating a Family Media Plan and talking openly about online ads and privacy. Delay personal devices in favor of shared family tablets to encourage co-watching, and ensure your child is socially mature before introducing a smartphone. Finally, model healthy habits by keeping mealtimes and bedrooms screen-free to prioritize sleep and family time.
📝Plan: Set boundaries with a Family Media Plan.
🗣️Talk: Discuss influencers, ads, and privacy regularly.
💌Engage: Watch and play alongside your kids on shared devices.
🧐Assess: Use the PhoneReady Questionnaire before buying a first phone.
For additional tips and resources, visit us at: https://www.icpeds.com/Resources/Medical-Library

01/20/2026

Expecting? Don’t wait until delivery day to meet your pediatrician! Prenatal visits are an important step in preparing for your baby’s arrival. During a prenatal visit, we’ll get to know your family, answer all your newborn care questions, discuss feeding options, review hospital procedures, and identify any special considerations for your baby. It’s the perfect time to establish a trusted relationship and feel confident about those first days with your newborn! 👶✨Ready to get started? Text us today: 239-768-7337 💙https://www.icpeds.com/New-Patients/Are-You-Expecting

01/15/2026

A huge congratulations to Dr. McKenna for being voted one of Naples Illustrated’s 2026 Top Doctors! 🏆We want to express our sincere thanks for the years of exceptional care provided to our patients and for making such a profound difference in their lives. To learn more about Dr. McKenna and Island Coast Pediatrics providers, visit: https://www.icpeds.com/Our-Practice/Providers/Martin-McKenna,-M-D
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01/12/2026

At Island Coast Pediatrics, we follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine recommendations to protect children from preventable diseases. These expert guidelines ensure your child receives the right protection against preventable diseases at the most effective age. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a specific concern, our team is dedicated to your child’s long-term health. View our Medical Library for the full schedule or contact your pediatrician to stay on track. https://www.icpeds.com/Our-Practice/Practice-News/Understanding-the-Benefits-of-Vaccines

01/09/2026

How Asthma Medicines are Taken:
Nurse Nightingale teaches Big about the different ways he might take his asthma medicines, including overviews on inhalers, nebulizers, and spacers. Follow and like for updates and all things ICPeds!

Nurse Nightingale teaches Big about the different ways he might take his asthma medicines, including overviews on inhalers, nebulizers, and spacers.

01/07/2026

From Eczema to Allergies to Asthma: Understanding the Allergic March- What causes the allergic march?
Kids with allergic-march conditions may have sensitive immune systems that fight hard when they're exposed to certain triggers (allergens). These triggers don't usually sicken other kids, but they can cause dangerous, even life-threatening reactions in children with allergies or asthma.
Allergens that can cause flare-ups in young children include:
Foods made with eggs, peanuts, cow's milk, fish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat or sesame. Irritants they breathe in, such as to***co smoke, pollution, pollen or dust. Things that bother their skin, such as pet dander, laundry soaps, fragrances and more. Watch the short video from HealthyChildren.org for tips on what to do. For additional questions, ask your pediatrician.
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a connection between eczema and other allergies or even asthma? In this video, pediatric allergist and immunologist Dr. Dan...

12/31/2025

Safer ways to enjoy fireworks 🎆🎇🎆
1. Enjoy fireworks from a safe distance, at least 500 feet away from the fireworks launch site. This will help avoid injuries and also protect your child’s hearing. Fireworks and firecrackers can be as loud as 150 decibels—a lot louder than what’s considered a safe listening level (75–80 decibels). At close distance, even one loud burst is enough to cause some permanent hearing damage.
2. Wave a flag (or glow stick) instead of a sparkler. 🎇Sparklers may seem relatively harmless, as fireworks go. According to the CPSC, nearly half of fireworks injuries to children under age 5 are related to sparklers. Surprised? Consider this: Sparklers burn at an extremely high heat: 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s hot enough to melt some metals! Sparks can ignite clothing on fire and cause eye injuries.
3. Handle Duds Safely: If a firework doesn’t go off, do not approach. Wait, then soak it in water for a few hours before disposal.

12/29/2025

12/24/2025

What is hand, foot and mouth disease?
Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by different viruses. It typically affects infants and children under 5 years old, but older kids and adults can catch it as well. It is highly contagious. Despite its scary name, though, hand, foot and mouth disease is generally mild.
What are the signs and symptoms of hand, food and mouth disease?
From the time a child is first exposed to hand, foot and mouth disease, it can take 3 to 6 days for the first symptoms to show up. Symptoms of hand, food and mouth disease usually start with a fever, sore throat, and runny nose—much like the common cold. But then a rash with tiny blisters may start to show up on the following parts of the body:
In the mouth
On the inner cheeks
Gums
Sides of the tongue
Top of the mouth
Fingers and palms of hands
Soles of feet
Note: Just one, a few or all of these body sites may have blisters.
How is hand, foot and mouth disease diagnosed?
Your pediatrician can tell if your child has hand, foot and mouth disease based on the symptoms you describe and by looking at your child’s mouth sores and rash. For additional information contact us icpeds.com/Contact-Us/Text-Us. HealthyChildren.org has additional information regarding hand, foot and mouth disease https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/Hand-Foot-and-Mouth-Disease.aspx

12/17/2025

Which RSV immunization to get: There are two ways to help protect babies. A vaccine for pregnant people near the end of pregnancy passes protection to the baby. If that isn’t possible, babies can get their own vaccine at birth or during RSV season. Both options work well to prevent severe illness.
Remember: Getting recommended immunizations helps protect you and your baby from serious diseases. RSV spreads easily through direct contact. It also spreads by touching a surface that has the virus on it and then touching your face, for example, or through droplets from a cough or sneeze that get into your eyes, nose or mouth. In addition to the vaccine, other ways to avoid infections include washing your hands and staying away from crowded indoor spaces.
Don’t hesitate to talk with your baby’s pediatrician about keeping your baby healthy while RSV and other respiratory viruses are spreading. For additional information, watch the short video by Dr. Nicole Bruno, DO: icpeds.com/Our-Practice/Practice-News/About-the-RSV-vaccine-Beyfortus