RSV

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Yes, RSV season has begun!! Don’t let this 3 letter acronym scare you, though! We have gotten much better at catching it and treating it! Here is a great article to read about it.

http://www.checkupnewsroom.com/six-things-every-parent-should-know-about-rsv/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=six-things-every-parent-should-know-about-rsv-facebook&utm_term=six-things-every-parent-should-know-about-rsv&utm_content=newsroom

Infant colic

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colic, infant

the following is a great article about infant colic. Many of us have dealt with or are currently dealing with it. Here are some things that may help and some things to stay away from…

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/why-is-your-baby-crying-is-it-really-colic–or-not/2015/03/30/0f1b280c-c2c6-11e4-9271-610273846239_story.html

fever

We are in the midst of flu season. Many come in with a fever wondering if there child has flu or something more serious. This is a great article to help you determine whether you should bring your child in or wait it out a couple of days.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/11/09/fever-flu-ebola/18428695/

Measles Outbreak

In light of the recent event of measles outbreak in news, many questions have been asked by parents how to protect their children. Of course, vaccination is highly encouraged!!! the following is an informative article by the American Academy of Pediatrics that we recommend you read…..

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/How-to-Protect-Your-Children-During-A-Measles-Outbreak.aspx

http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/essential-facts-about-measles/?xid=salesnl_9035_20150204