ThedaCare Physicians Pediatrics - Appleton 2701 E Enterprise Avenue Appleton, Wisconsin 54913
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Pediatrics
There’s so much going on as your kids grow from year to year and it’s normal to have questions about their health – lots of them! My job is to make sure every one of those questions gets answered.
Sledding can be a fun winter activity for the whole family, but there are some basic safety tips that should be incorporated to reduce the risk of injury.
I frequently hear arguments about why parents don’t get their kids immunized against the flu. In every case, I have a valid response about why their children do need the flu shot.
“Pink eye” is a nonspecific term commonly used to describe a red or inflamed eye. The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. There are several types of conjunctivitis and not all of them require antibiotic treatment.
One of my favorite activities is to get outside and enjoy nature by taking a hike. I especially love to do this with my 2 year old son. I have been toting him around on my back taking hikes ever since he was 4 months old.
Dry skin is a very common problem and can occur at any age. Dry skin tends to be worse in the winter months when there is less humidity in the air. The humidity level is also further reduced in northern climates by simply heating our homes. Consequently, dry skin in Wisconsin in the winter months is a very common concern.
Children and adolescents will definitely improve their health and quality of life if increased physical activity is incorporated into their daily life.
Warm weather is finally arriving and it’s been great to see so many people outside enjoying the weather and getting physical activity. Since it seems like it’s been forever since we’ve enjoyed nice weather, it’s a good time to review some basic summer safety tips for our kids.
With the summer fast approaching, there is certain to be more children and adolescents participating in organized sports. It is important to know if your child will require a sports physical to participate. If they do, it is important to make an appointment with their doctor well in advance of the start of the sporting season.
Puberty is a time of great change for our children – both boys and girls. Most boys begin puberty between the ages of 9 and 14, but everyone is different so a boy could start earlier or later. Puberty lasts several years and most boys are fully developed by their late teens.
Often these bites are a minor nuisance and result in a skin reaction that is comprised of swelling and itching. However, on more rare occasions these bites can be much more concerning, as they may cause allergic reactions or even insect-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus.
Swimming can be a great summertime activity and is a lot of fun for kids of all ages, but it can also be very dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken.
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