Many of our patients have dogs in their homes, and many choose to add a dog to their family during summer. Unfortunately, dog bite rates are also highest in summer, and occur…
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All about Two Happy Birthday to us: Two Peds in a Pod is two years old today. In honor of this momentous day, we share some of the ups and downs of two-year-olds. Upside:…
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Emmy award winning journalist Janet Zappala, author, nutritionist, chef, and mom, blogs for us today! _________________________ Summertime is in full swing and the snacking is easy. This is the season to grab…
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What is it ? Pictured here are the toes of one of my best friend’s toddler. She is happy, has no fever, and plays nearly everyday in the neighborhood pool. The round shiny…
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WE HAVE UPDATED THIS POST and added photos- please read it here. We’re seeing a lot of this stuff around the office. It’s hand-foot-mouth disease, a common, self-limited illness caused by the…
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After we complete a Two Peds in a Pod planning or edit session, our conversation inevitably turns to the question, “What are you cooking for dinner tonight?” We know parents are always…
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Picture the Mission Impossible theme song in your head… da da da DUM DUM da da da DUM DUM dadada…dadada…dadada…DA DA! Keep this background music playing as you read.Recently, Two Peds in…
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All acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) will soon be made at the same concentration, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association announced recently. In the past, manufacturers made most infant formulations more concentrated (thicker) than children’s formulations…
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In today’s podcast we discuss how to spot the rash of lyme disease, what to do about poison ivy, and how to avoid sunburns. Pictured below is a creative way one child found to…
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One of Dr. Lai’s patients burned his arm on a hot cookie sheet. The child stopped further injury by immediately running the area under cool water. However, his well-meaning great-aunt decided to…
