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Stay informed about the plague in 2026 with our medical blog. Understand what plague is, recent events, and why there's no need to panic.

If you've ever watched your child lose their shoes for the fifth time before school, stare out the window during homework, or bounce through dinner like they're powered by a tiny motor, you may have wondered, "Is this just kid stuff, or is it something more?" It's one of the most common questions I hear in clinic, and October happens to be ADHD Awareness Month, so let's talk about it. Grab a coffee (you've earned it), and let's break it down the way I always do. WHO is affect

Seasonal FLU Vaccine Recommendations for children.

If you've been in a pediatrician's office in the fall, you've probably heard the acronym RSV thrown around a lot. It stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and if you're a parent of a baby or young child, it's worth understanding — because this season, there are more tools than ever to protect your little one from it. Let's break it down the way I always do: Who, What, and Why. WHO is at risk? RSV can infect anyone, but it hits two groups the hardest: Babies, especially thos

Good evening, friends. If you feel like you've seen the word "rabies" in your news feed more than usual lately, you're not imagining it. It has been an unusually active few weeks for rabies in our region and beyond, and I want to walk you through what's actually going on, why it matters for your family, and — most importantly — what to do if you or your child ever has a possible exposure. What's actually been happening Let's start with the headlines, because they're wild (pun

Measles outbreak with facts about the measles infection, debunking misinformation about measles and Vit A and what parents can do to protect their children

If it feels like you've seen an unusual number of food recall headlines lately, you're not imagining it. This summer has brought a run of multistate outbreaks tied to everyday grocery items — iceberg lettuce, jalapeños, cheese, and more — and the case counts have been significant. So, this week on The Pediatric Checkup, let's talk about what's actually been going on, and more importantly, what your family can do about it. This isn't meant to scare you. It's meant to arm you w

If you've turned on the news lately, you've probably seen vaccines front and center again. It seems like every few months there's a new headline, a new controversy, or a new claim circulating online that makes parents pause and wonder, "Wait, are vaccines actually safe for my child?" So today on The Pediatric Checkup, we're going to walk through the who, what, when, and why of childhood vaccines, and tackle some of the most persistent misinformation I hear from families in cl

There have been a lot of news headlines recently about some parents declining the vitamin K dose that is given to newborns after birth. So, what's the big deal? And why are doctors worried about this? In today's blog of The Pediatric Checkup, we'll tackle the who's, what's, and why's of vitamin K, do some myth busting and hopefully address why this has become a controversial topic. So, let's dive in! What even is vitamin K? Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and is a sub