Doc, Do I Have the “Stomach Flu”?
Two days before he came in for an office visit, my patient Jake (not his real name) started having stomach cramps and a low-grade fever (under 102°F)….
Immunizations
By being vaccinated, you help prevent yourself from contracting a preventable disease. Let’s build a community of immunity. By being vaccinated, you help prevent yourself from contracting…
Which Vaccinations Do I Really Need?
I like to talk through the benefits and potential risks of vaccines with my patients. These conversations help them feel more confident about getting recommended vaccinations. And this…
Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact
There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. If you find yourself trying to decide if you’re for or against them, here is some evidence-based information offered to clear…
Complete Guide to Flu Vaccines
According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu viruses or influenza have accounted for 9.4 to 41 million illnesses in the U.S. every year since 2010. The National Institutes…
The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccines are an important part of family and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous and deadly diseases. Vaccines are available for measles, polio, mumps, chicken pox, whooping cough,…
Busting Period Myths
When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does it come? Can certain foods affect how…
Self Harm — Cutting
It’s difficult to watch your child experience emotional pain. It’s even more difficult to see physical signs of their pain. Cutting is the act of purposely cutting…
Overeating in Children and Teens
Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals….
For Parents: Eating Disorders in Teens
An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when it comes to eating. Three of the most…