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Fevers in children

January 2, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Wondering what to do about your child’s fever? In this video, My Pocket Pediatrician Dr. Lili Moran talks about fevers, how to treat them and when to seek medical care.

Why do children need ear tubes?

December 5, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, ENT, ENT, Infections and Illness, Procedures /by Rise and Shine

Ear tubes are one of the most common procedures that a child may need to reduce ear infections and optimize their listening skills.

How to treat your child’s headaches

November 26, 2019/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Infections and Illness /by Rise and Shine

Headaches can usually be treated at home with rest, quiet, plenty of fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers.

Diseases spread by insects

July 11, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

West Nile virus and Lyme disease are two diseases the can be spread by insects. Here’s how to avoid them.

Here’s what every parent needs to know about mosquitoes

July 5, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Parasites, Safety, Skin, Spring Safety, Summer Safety /by Rise and Shine

Pediatric dermatologist Anna Kirkorian, shares what parents need to be aware of this summer season.