Pertussis Outbreak in Williamson County Continues You’ve probably heard it in the news. There is a Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak in Williamson County and, I am sure, in other areas of the country. Whooping cough is a childhood disease, right? If you are an adult you may be thinking “who cares, it...
Boil It, Cook It, Peel It, or Forget It – Tips for International Travel
Boil It, Cook It, Peel It, or Forget It – Tips for International Travel International travel around this time of the year is exciting. Because of the global economic crisis you can find good deals to almost destination. Most countries are safe and don’t require extra precautions or vaccinations, but it is...
Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency
Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently published new recommendations regarding vitamin D intake for infants, children and adolescents. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin involved in many processes in the body. Adequate intake not only prevents and treats rickets, but it is also implicated in the...
Chicken Soup for the Flu – Dr. K’s Favorite Recipe
Chicken Soup for the Flu – Dr. K’s Favorite Recipe I don’t know when or who came up with the recommendation of chicken soup to treat or alleviate the symptoms of winter maladies, but it is a wise advice that can contribute to an easier course of the disease. Whenever we have...
Is it the Flu or is it a Cold?
Is it the Flu or is it a Cold? It’s a common question asked by every parent. How can you tell if the symptoms your child is suffering from is because they have the flu or if it’s just a cold? The chart below may help you figure out which virus is causing the...
Is the Flu Vaccine in Your Fall Plans?
Is the Flu Vaccine in Your Fall Plans? Since April 2009 the world has been suffering from a pandemia that is, in a way, not a totally new one. “Although this influenza strain surprised us in a couple of ways…… the fact that a novel strain has arisen and is being transmitted...
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Velocardiofacial Syndrome Also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome or Di George Syndrome, Velocardiofacial Syndrome is one of the most common genetic disorders, affecting 1 in 2,000 births, but only 30 % of cases are diagnosed at birth. It is because the syndrome includes a large number of symptoms affecting various parts of...
The Dangers of Whooping Cough and Meningitis
The Dangers of Whooping Cough and Meningitis What is Meningitis? Two types of meningitis exist; viral and bacterial. Viral meningitis is caused by a virus and is more common. Bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria and it is more serious. Meningitis Symptoms: – A stiff and painful neck (difficulty touching chin to...
Sleep Behaviors Linked to Childhood Obesity in Teens
Sleep Behaviors Linked to Childhood Obesity in Teens Which teen is more likely to be overweight: the teen who sleeps 6 hours per night, or the teen who sleeps 9 hours per night? According to a study reported in the September issue of the journal Sleep, the teen who sleeps 6 hours per night...
TV Commercials Tied to Childhood Obesity
TV Commercials Tied to Childhood Obesity It probably won’t surprise parents that the amount of TV their children watch can impact the ability to maintain a healthy weight. After all, watching TV is a sedentary activity, so the more TV a kid watches, the less exercise he or she gets. However, parents...