When Can Kids Start Safely Using Adult Medicine?

When Can Kids Start Safely Using Adult Medicine?

Mar 19, 2024 | Parenting

Headaches, fevers and allergies – oh my! Little kids’ symptoms can sometimes feel very big, but when is it appropriate for a child to start taking the grown-up version of common medicines?  Jericho Bell, MD, St. Dominic’s pediatrician, provides answers to parents’...
Exercise for Teenagers: What Parents Should Know

Exercise for Teenagers: What Parents Should Know

Oct 26, 2023 | Parenting

Exercise for teenagers is a great way to help your children become healthy adults. However, your kids may not need to exercise as long as you think to get the full benefit. New research claims it doesn’t take long for teens to get the physical activity they need. They...
RSV in Infants: What You Can Do to Protect Your Baby

RSV in Infants: What You Can Do to Protect Your Baby

Aug 25, 2023 | Children's Health

Infection with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is practically a rite of passage for young children. Most have been infected by age 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RSV in infants usually causes the common cold, but some can develop...