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• posted: Apr. 01, 2020
• Warts

Warts are common, benign bumps that develop on the skin as a result of a viral infection known as the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are pretty common in children and Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2020
• Allergy Treatment

Sneezing. Watery eyes. Stuffy nose. These could just be symptoms of a cold or these could be signs that your child has allergies. If you notice that your child’s symptoms Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2020
• Diabetes

With the rise of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children in the US, it’s now more important than ever for both parents and children Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2019
• Ear Infection

An ear infection is one of the most common infections that children have to deal with. In fact, most children will experience at least one ear infection by the time Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2019
• Sports,  Sports Injuries

Millions of children across the US regularly participate in some kind of sport. No matter whether your child is a dancer, gymnast, soccer player, or football player, the goals of Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2019
• Wellness Visits

One moment your child is born and the next moment they are sitting up, saying their first word and taking their first steps. It’s amazing just how many milestones your Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2019
• Appendicitis

Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2019
• Concussions

A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2019
• Car Seats

Kids may complain about being restrained in the car, but car seats and booster seats save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that using a car Read More

• posted: Jul. 26, 2019
• Well-Child Care Exams

You want to do everything you can to protect your child’s health, and well-child care exams are a vital tool to keep your child healthy. Regular well-child visits can help Read More

• posted: Jun. 28, 2019
• Physical Exam

Once your child is born it’s amazing just how quickly they grow and develop. It seems like you blink and suddenly they are talking and walking. During these important milestones Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2019
• sports injury

Your child's sports injury can be treated just as your injury was. Or, can it? Your pediatrician knows that a child's body is still developing, responding differently to acute and Read More

• posted: May 01, 2019
• Autism

What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a developmental disability that can cause significant communication, communication, and behavioral challenges. The thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities of individuals with Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2019
• Immunizations

Find out the many ways in which your child can benefit from getting regular immunizations in Nassau! Immunizations are one of the smartest and most effective ways to prevent disease. While Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2019
• Nutrition

Why Proper Nutrition is Important As a parent, it goes without saying that you want what is best for your child. Making sure that your little ones grow up healthy, happy, Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2019
• Chickenpox

At some point in our childhood, we might have experienced chicken pox. While chicken pox most often occurs in children under the age of 12, it can also occur in Read More