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Little Grace is a walking, talking miracle who is moving mountains.
Checking in with a few of our frontline staff who have received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
When your child has a cold and is feeling miserable, you likely want to do more than just offer chicken noodle soup and wait for him or her to feel better. I strongly caution parents, however, to refrain from giving over-the-counter cold and cough medicine.
Not only do studies show that these medicines aren’t effective, they can be dangerous for kids under 12 years of age, as the products in the medicine can lead to a decrease in respiratory rate and an increase in heart rate.
About 50 percent of what Children’s Wisconsin pediatricians are seeing right now is the common cold.
Colds typically last at least a week, but there’s a lot you can do at home to help your child feel better without giving him or her over-the-counter cold medicine. For instance:
A lot can be said for good old-fashioned TLC. Fluids, rest and chicken soup can all help your child get better.
In most cases, colds will go away on their own in a week or two, but I advise calling your pediatrician if your child has any of the following symptoms:
When in doubt, parents should always call their child’s pediatrician.
When a patient comes to the Genetics Clinic, the first person they’ll meet with is a genetic counselor. But what do they do?
What parents should look for when choosing a pediatrician.
The rites of parenthood include watching your children grow, delighting in their every accomplishment and…overruling their protests when it comes to taking a bath.
As the holidays fast approach, now is the time to talk to your kids about how celebrations will be different this year.
With so many schools going virtual, the amount of time kids spend in front of a screen hooked up to headphones is increasing.
No matter the holiday, celebrations will look different this year, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still be joyful and filled with love.
New studies point to higher COVID-19 risks for women who are pregnant.