Why Should My Child See a Pediatric Specialist?
Children need to be cared for by those specially trained to treat them.
Category: Pediatric Medicine
Medical Care Changes as Kids with Cerebral Palsy Grow Up
Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a process that takes place over years.
COVID Vaccines for Children Under 5: Experts Answer Parents’ Questions
Two vaccines were proven safe and effective in protecting this final group.
How to Help Your Child Prepare for Surgery
Parents can help relieve anxiety with these tips.
How to Help When Your Child Is Vomiting
Here’s what parents should know about this common digestive problem.
Don’t Delay Your Child’s Medical Care During COVID-19
It’s possible—and important—to see doctors safely during the pandemic.
Pediatric Urgent Care: After-Hours Care for Your Kids
Learn what can (and can’t) be treated at a pediatric urgent care center.
Can This Treatment Cure a Peanut Allergy?
A new type of immunotherapy could minimize serious allergic reactions.
Allergies, Children's Health, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Medicine
What You Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
It may be most common in small children, but that doesn’t mean you’re immune.
Managing Your Child’s Diabetes
Age-specific guidelines for diabetes care.
Children's Health, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Health, Pediatric Medicine
Help Your Son Develop Healthy Coping Skills
Teaching Boys It’s OK to Cry.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Pediatric Medicine
Ask the Pediatrician: Baby Vaccines
Pediatrician Edward Pickens, MD, talks about why baby vaccines are a must.