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Well Child Pediatric Care
Mosquitos in Vegas? The Wild Wild West Nile Virus and your children.
There is a recent surge in mosquitos infected with West Nile virus in parts of the Las Vegas Valley. While it cannot be spread from person to person, West Nile virus can be transmitted from the bite of an infected female mosquito to a person. In children, the virus rarely causes severe diseases, but symptoms…
Well Child Visits: What to Expect at Your Pediatrician Visit
As your child grows, they pick up new skills, new behaviors, and ideas along the way. As pediatricians, we follow your child along this journey. Our goal is to provide information, guidance, and expertise in the various aspects of raising a child from baby to adolescent. Especially in today’s world when information is readily available…
Help Your Child Prepare for their Next Visit to the Pediatrician
Your child’s Well-child Visit is a big day! Some kids love going to the doctors for check-ups, but some dread it terribly, fearing shots, being put on the spot, and feeling like they have to be perfect. The secret is, we love to see you as you are! Even as pediatricians, we are not perfect…
Well Child Vaccines: What you need to know
Pediatric vaccines play a role in building immunity by giving your child protection against bacterial and viral infections commonly found in the general population. The American Academy of Pediatrics abides by the CDC-recommended schedule for vaccinations for children. However, we understand that every parent and family need time to discuss and ask questions about the…
Your Baby is Almost One Year Old: Tips from a Holistic Pediatrician
As a holistic pediatrician and mother with experience in caring for babies, I know how important it is to understand normal development in infants. In this article, I’ll share some tips on caregiving and cultural variations, as well as milestones that babies typically reach in their first year of life. Physical Development in the First…