Doctor’s Visits Archives

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11: FAQs for parents

October 7, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

In clinical trials, the Pfizer COVID‑19 vaccine was found to be safe, well-tolerated and produced a strong antibody response in children.

Myocarditis (heart inflammation) and the COVID-19 vaccine

May 26, 2021/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

The CDC is looking into reports that a small number of adolescents and young adults developed a heart issue called myocarditis after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Answers to your questions about the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine

April 8, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a little different from the COVID-19 vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna.

What is a pediatric gastroenterologist and why would I need to bring my child to one?

March 11, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Finding a Doctor, Gastrointestinal, Procedures, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Pediatric gastroenterologists treat children with gastrointestinal issues from the newborn period through the teen years, and in some cases, into early adulthood.

Pediatric Pain Medicine Clinic — It’s not what you think!

February 26, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Pain, Procedures, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Elisha Peterson addresses some common misconceptions about pain medicine and explains what actually happens in pain medicine clinics.