Middleboro Pediatrics

07/24/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/Poison-Ivy-Treatment.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA%5FOnCall&utm_campaign=OnCall%5FWEDS%5FJuly16%5F2025

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac commonly cause skin rashes in children during the spring, summerand fall seasons. An allergic reaction to the oil in these plants produces the rash. Here's how to avoid poison ivy rash and how to treat it.

07/24/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/from-insects-animals/Pages/Diseases-Spread-by-Insects.aspx?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=PA%5FOnCall&utm_campaign=OnCall%5FWEDS%5FJuly23%5F2025

Diseases spread by insects and ticks are a major cause of illness to children and adults worldwide. The following is information about West Nile virus, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other illnesses spread by bugs.

07/24/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/teething-tooth-care/Pages/Teething-Pain.aspx

​​Discomfort from teething, which may begin as early as 3 months, can wake a baby. The gums around the emerging teeth may be swollen and tender. Find tips that can help.

06/30/2025

05/26/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/english/health-issues/conditions/skin/pages/how-to-treat-and-control-eczema-rashes-in-children.aspx

​While there is no known cure for eczema, the condition can be treated so your child feels better. Discover effective strategies to manage and soothe your child's eczema flaire-ups. Learn about safe topical treatments, non-steroid options, and daily skincare routines to reduce flare-ups and mainta...

05/22/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/measles-facts-test-your-knowledge.aspx

Do you know how to protect your child from measles? Take our quiz to find out and learn about symptoms, vaccines and myths around "treatments" like vitamin A.

05/22/2025

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/how-vaccines-are-developed-tested-for-safety-and-approved-step-by-step.aspx

By the time a vaccine reaches your child, it has gone through many years of scientific testing and regulatory review. Hhere are the steps involved to ensure the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, from early research to rigorous testing to approval and long-term monitoring.

05/08/2025

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03/24/2025

Hello,

As spring arrives, so do additional requests of our office to complete forms for sports programs, camps, schools, colleges and summer programs. Please inform us as soon as possible if you have any forms which you need us to complete and sign so that we can accommodate your needs. You can expect to have forms completed and be available to be picked up within 7 business days of when we receive them.

If there is a specific question or need related to a form, please feel free to email us about it through gateway or speak to one of our office staff so we can assist you.

Thank you,

Middleboro Pediatrics

03/20/2025

Please allow 5-7 business days for the completion of all forms. They are completed in the order they are received.