by Island Pediatrics | Aug 23, 2016 | News
WATER SAFETY: TIPS FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN Water is one of the most ominous hazards your child will encounter. Young children can drown in only a few inches of water, even if they’ve had swimming instruction. Swimming Lessons Are Not a Way to Prevent...
by Island Pediatrics | Aug 22, 2016 | News
REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS I know it’s best to put my baby to sleep on his back, but what else can I do to reduce the risk of SIDS? Many infants die during sleep from unsafe sleep environments. Some of these deaths are from entrapment, suffocation, and...
by Island Pediatrics | Aug 22, 2016 | News
NEW CAR SAFETY SEAT RECOMMENDATIONS HealthyChildren.org Updates Car Safety Seat Information to Reflect New AAP Guidelines As you may be aware, an updated AAP policy addressing the use of car safety seats was released today. The new policy advises parents to keep their...
by Island Pediatrics | Aug 21, 2016 | News
MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT THE FLU Flu season is now upon us and fever is one of its most common symptoms. Unless your child is less than 2 months of age, most fevers are simply a sign that your child’s immune system is doing its job. For a temperature greater than 100.4 F...
