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Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.

Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read more
Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
posted: Mar. 26, 2021.

Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read more
Why Your Child Needs an Asthma Action Plan
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.

How your pediatricians in Grayslake, IL, can develop an asthma action plan to help your child live better with asthma If your child has asthma, have you ever thought about an Read more
Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking
posted: Mar. 16, 2021.

Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Read more
Head Lice And How To Treat It
posted: Feb. 24, 2021.

You’ve just received a call from the school: someone in your child’s class has head lice. We know that hearing that your child has or might have head lice can Read more
Childhood Leukemia and How We Can Help
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.

Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and teens in the US, with the majority of children developing acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). If your child has been diagnosed with Read more
When Does My Child Need Stitches?
posted: Feb. 16, 2021.

We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read more
Diabetes in Children
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.

In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type Read more
When Should My Child Get a Tetanus Shot?
posted: Jan. 20, 2021.

All children need to get a tetanus shot. When we think of tetanus we often think of rusty nails; however, this bacterium isn’t just found on rusty metal items, it Read more
Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling
posted: Jan. 07, 2021.

Whether you’re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while Read more
Preparing for Flu Season
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.

When colder weather begins to set in and the leaves change color, it's a sure sign flu season is on its way. Viruses spread rapidly and can hit hard, and Read more
Getting Help for Your Child With ADHD
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.

Find out the many options for helping your child better cope with ADHD. Here in Grayslake, IL, our pediatricians understand the everyday challenges that families face with childhood ADHD. Even though Read more
Does My Child Have a Broken Bone?
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.

Accidents happen. Perhaps your child hurt themselves falling off their bike or taking a rough tumble down the stairs. In these instances, the first thing you’ll probably do is check Read more
Signs of a Pediatric UTI
posted: Dec. 03, 2020.

A urinary tract infection isn’t just something that happens to adults. Children can also develop UTIs. Since children are more likely to suffer from kidney damage as a result of Read more
Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.

You may be surprised to learn that many car seats are not used properly. In fact, around 46 percent of car and booster seats are improperly used, which greatly impacts Read more
Your Child and Chicken Pox
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.

You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read more