Signs of anemia may be subtle or may be more pronounced. Some children may appear pale or feel tired. Anemia is the measure of iron in your blood Anemia is checked with a finger poke at 9 month or 1
Southern CA, you’ve been warned. The flu is coming and it’s coming bad. Typically the flu starts on the east coast and works its way across the country. Most states are now seeing high flu activity and this year’s popular
I had a fun segment on KTLA last week. If you missed it you can view the full segment online to hear our discussion on the Truth About Holiday Myths. We didn’t make it through all of the holiday myths,
Autism is a developmental disorder that can be very complex. Signs can appear in early infancy but usually noticeable around 18 months to 2 years of age. Doctors screen for Autism, but parents should be aware of signs as well. Lack of eye contact
Babies are born hearing and are required to get a hearing test before leaving the hospital. If you have any concern once you are home with your baby reacting to sounds, contact your pediatrician. As children get older pediatricians will
Children now get screened for autism at the ages of 18 and 24 months. This routine screening will help identify this disorder and help them get the early intervention needed to build their skills for a positive life. Some signs
Part of raising a child is bringing them for their routine check-ups at the pediatrician. There are specific appointments when the pediatrician will administer the child’s immunizations. These immunizations protect children from diseases. Many parents still won’t vaccinate their children.