Pediatrics at Chartley

01/26/2026

01/25/2026

can be fatal.

Do you know its symptoms?
🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔴 Fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Red and watery eyes
🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks

Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Reports that young children in Minnesota were taken into immigration custody are heartbreaking and underscore the urgent need for policies that protect family unity and children’s wellbeing. As pediatricians, we know children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and loved. Actions that expose kids to trauma undermine their healthy development. Every child deserves love, security, and the chance to grow up without fear. Learn more about AAP’s policies on protecting children: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/Detention-of-Immigrant-Children.aspx

01/25/2026

Measles is highly contagious, and the best method of prevention is vaccination. Live particles of the measles virus can live in the air long after an infected person leaves the room, meaning anyone in crowded spaces can come in contact with the virus.

Ask your pediatrician if you have any questions about the MMR vaccine or measles.
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01/25/2026

Severe winter storms are expected in many parts of the U.S. this weekend. Here’s a checklist of things you can do to prepare and keep your family safe. Share this checklist with another parent and click the link below for more info.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/ask-the-pediatrician/Pages/warm-when-the-power-goes-out.aspx

01/18/2026

Have you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: the youngest of us are most at risk of getting sick. It's also the time in your child's development that their immune system learns the most from the vaccine. Learn more about the vaccines pediatrician...

01/16/2026

01/10/2026

​Autism is a complex complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely in how it affects children. It is increasingly linked to genetics, but there is no single reason why children and adults are autistic. Individualized plans, often involving a combination of developmental, behavioral, educ...

10/31/2025

Halloween can be stressful if you’re a parent of a child with a food allergy – but it doesn’t have to be! Pediatrician Hailey Nelson reminds parents that you “inspect before they munch” and remove any candy that contains allergens and give it to co-workers, neighbors, or friends. Happy trick-or-treating!