Pediatric IV hydration is a simple yet effective method of treating children when it comes to all kinds of illnesses or conditions. Treatment allows pediatric patients to feel better, as the fluid therapy provides hydration, medication, and minerals, depending on the patient’s medical concerns. If your child has never gotten IV hydration before, you have […]
Is your child suffering from a runny nose, watery eyes, and non-stop bouts of sneezing? Then they are more than likely experiencing seasonal allergies. These types of allergies can be hard to deal with, especially during the spring and summer months when spending time outdoors becomes more prevalent among families. If your child is dealing […]
So you have waited nine months for this moment and now you get to go home with your new little human. At this point, parents are likely exhausted, exhilarated, and overwhelmed at the same time. And while there is no step-by-step guide to being a perfect parent, it’s good to take it a few steps […]
The body is a remarkable machine with a precise memory for viruses and infections. This short-term and long-term memory—so to speak—is what protects us and helps us fight off infections throughout our lives. As your children grow, they are exposed to pathogens that they build immunity for. Our cell’s ability to “recognize” viruses has helped […]
When glimpsing within the human body became a scientific reality, it understandably led to much curiosity and commotion. It was the late 1900s, and the medical field was experiencing growth and innovation at ground-breaking speed. A technology that allows a view into the body? It was only the beginning. Today, advancements in both the process […]
As planting season rolls in, flowers perk up, grass regains its lush green demeanor, and pollen attaches itself to the warm breeze while millions of Americans across the country begin their seasonal sniffles. More than 50 million Americans experience some form of allergy each year. Spring is a well-known allergy season but several kinds of […]
As fall and winter set in, there is more than just colder weather and hot chocolate in the forecast; for many, there is a high chance of flu and a probability of colds with a percentage of strep throat. For the first few years of life, children’s little bodies and immune systems are being exposed […]
Schools are like little germ factories. Parents out there know this quite well. Children are curious creatures that get into anything, don’t often wash their hands thoroughly, and sneeze and cough on everything around them. Their little bodies are also getting exposed to all kinds of new pathogens as their immune systems are building up. […]
Ok, so little Lucy was on the monkey bars and decided she wanted to try her hand at long-distance jumping, but her hand slipped and she landed wrong. Maybe little Lucy was feeling inspired and tried one of those awesome Tony Hawk skateboarding moves but was not quite as airborne as she thought and kapow! […]
