Poison Ivy Plants

Treating poison ivy and poison oak rashes in kids

If your child has been exposed to poison ivy, wash the area and apply calamine lotion or a hydrocortisone cream.

Little boy on toilet

Is MiraLAX safe for kids?

Dr. Falusi answers a reader’s question about the safety of MiraLAX.

Kids running in a field

Keeping safe from common springtime injuries

The weather is lovely and it’s time to get outdoors. Just be cautious of these common spring injuries.

girl sitting on skateboard with her dog

Teaching kids how to avoid dog bites

Children need to understand that dogs want to protect their family or their owner and, unfortunately, the only way they know how is to bite.

Girl with the flu

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

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.