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Does my Toddler have Swine Flu?

Does my Toddler have Swine Flu?

Symptoms of Swine Flu are the same symptoms associated with many other illnesses. Below is a list of symptoms; it does not immediately suggest your toddler has swine flu. If your child is in relatively good health there is no need to panic. Monitor your toddler closely and if the symptoms listed below are detected [...]

Flu Shots don’t Have to be Painful

Flu Shots don’t Have to be Painful

Injection shots are feared by many, so it’s no surprise children do anything to escape from flu shots – screaming, crying, making a scene.  However, there are some techniques that can make this a less stressful experience – a welcome help in this period of year.
Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer, director of the Pediatric Pain Program at [...]