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When to take your child to the emergency department

October 3, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Emergency Department, Injury and First Aid /by Rise and Shine

In her latest video, My Pocket Pediatrician Dr. Lili Moran explains the difference between a medical emergency and medical urgency and gives advice on when to go to the emergency department.

Young injured soccer player in hospital emergency room

Q&A: What are the symptoms of a brain bleed?

June 22, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Injuries, Diseases and Conditions, Emergency Department, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Q&A Forum, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

Typical brain bleed symptoms include acute onset headache, seizures, nausea, vomiting and mental status changes.

Q&A: Is it safe to give my child Tamiflu?

February 7, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Vaccines /by Rise and Shine

There’s been a lot of news lately about the dangerous side effects of Tamiflu. Dr. Lee Beers answers a reader’s question about the drug’s safety.

Concerned mother checks her daughter's temperature

Q&A: How can I protect my family from the flu?

January 24, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Vaccines /by Rise and Shine

It’s been a difficult flu season and many children are falling severely ill – even though they’ve gotten the flu shot.