by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Diseases and Medical Conditions
Bronchiolitis and Your Young Child Guidelines for Parents Adapted from Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 Respiratory illnesses caused by viruses are some of the most common health problems in infancy. The common cold is the one we see most often....
by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Diseases and Medical Conditions
Last year’s flu season was a long, memorable one for many people. This year, Cottonwood Pediatrics hopes to see fewer children for the flu because parents took preventive steps. Here are a few questions we hear from parents: Does my child need a flu shot?The American...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Safety
Lead is a soft, pale gray metal found naturally in the earth. It is used in paint for bridges, boats, and factories, in making batteries, and in many other products such as pottery glazes and printing inks. When lead gets into the body, it enters the bloodstream and...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Safety
Why are physicians concerned about sunburns and suntans? For starters, too much sun exposure can cause actinic keratosis, melanomas, skin cancer and premature skin aging. They are all a nuisance and some are potential killers. These problems, as well as several...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 9, 2025 | Safety
Fireworks Safety Source: aap.org Fireworks can result in severe burns, scars and disfigurement that can last a lifetime. Fireworks that are often thought to be safe, i.e. sparklers, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees F, and can burn users and bystanders. The...
