What do ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot all have in common? They are all names for the same type of fungal infection- just in different parts of the body. These infections,…
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Emma’s parents were hopeful that Emma could start preschool this winter, but with the slow COVID-19 vaccine roll out, Emma’s parents chose to keep her home just a little longer. Grandparents come…
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A family asked, “My toddler figured out how to climb out of the crib! How do I transition him into a bed?” Some kids never climb out of their cribs, but sometimes…
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Your child’s pediatrician charts your child’s height and weight in order to determine whether he is growing appropriately. Some kids are underweight. These kids use more calories than they take in. Here are ways…
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There is hope! COVID-19 vaccines have arrived and more than two million adults have safely received a vaccine. Now that vaccinations are reaching adults, many families wonder when COVID-19 vaccines will be…
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In addition to pocket-sized hand sanitizer, I recently got my kids pocket-sized moisturizer to help their dry, cracked hands. Between diligent handwashing and falling temperatures in Pennsylvania, we are experiencing annoying, itchy…
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We’re bringing back our popular holiday gift guide based on ages and developmental stages. As always, we will concentrate on non electronic options, as well as pandemic-friendly ideas. Kindergarten: What’s happening: Kids…
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In the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can no longer say easily that your child with cold symptoms has a simple cold. Pre-pandemic, it was so easy to say, “Of course…
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Every child, long before COVID, was taught to prevent germs from entering their bodies by washing their hands and making sure their nose did not get too close to other kids’ noses.…
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Kids are running about and so are the ticks. We’re talking about tick removal and prevention of tick bites in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Tip of the Week! Julie Kardos, MD…
