DuMais Pediatrics

08/09/2025

08/08/2025

Fun Fact: the Hepatitis B vaccine is one of two immunizations in the childhood vaccine series that prevents cancer!

08/06/2025

It’s Rash Wednesday. Measles causes fever and a red rash that spreads from head to toe. There are no effective treatments for measles. Prevention is key!

08/05/2025

Will County Health Department will host a Back to School event this Friday from 9AM-2PM. Registration is required.

08/04/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Follow along all month for fun facts about immunization!

08/01/2025

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

07/30/2025

It’s Rash Wednesday! Summer is heating up and more time outside means more time in nature. Contact with the oils of certain plants can cause contact dermatitis. Remember: leaves of three, beware of thee!

07/29/2025

Repost from : Pediatricians do not profit off vaccines.
In fact, as the explains, most pediatricians either break even or even lose money when they offer vaccines. Intentionally misleading parents about doctors' motivations puts children's health at risk and sows distrust in lifesaving vaccinations.
The single and most critical force behind a pediatrician's recommendation to get your child vaccinated is so they can be healthy and protected against life-threatening diseases.

07/28/2025

Soak up that summer sun to build Vitamin D!

07/25/2025

It’s Fun Fact Friday! Getting outside is good for the whole family!

07/25/2025

Great news from the Will County health department: The Will County Health Department has announced the creation of a new breastfeeding support group, called the Milk Circle. The Milk Circle will meet twice a month on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn more:
https://willcountyhealth.org/will-county-health-department-announces-new-breastfeeding-support-group-starting-in-august/

07/23/2025

It’s Rash Wednesday! Today’s rash is Melanoma. Skin Cancer in pediatrics is thankfully rare. Melanoma is the most commonly seen skin cancer in this age group. Teaching kids sun protection early is key to prevention!