Vomiting and Diarrhea
September 10, 2024
Vomiting and diarrhea are common in children. Both are almost always caused by viruses, and
The “Ill” Child
September 10, 2024
“The ill child” can be a term that means different things to doctors and parents.
Swimmer’s Ear – Otitis Externa
September 10, 2024
During the summer months, we start seeing a lot of “swimmer’s ear”, but if your
Sore Throat and Strep
September 10, 2024
Sore throats are one of the most common illnesses that affect children. There
Returning to School or Daycare
September 10, 2024
In general, a child should not return to school or daycare until they have had
Recommended Reading for Parents
September 10, 2024
The doctors of Farrell and South Riding Pediatrics have composed this list of books for
Preventing Common Infections
September 10, 2024
By spending a few minutes learning about how infections are spread, you may be able
Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
September 10, 2024
WHAT IS IT? This is a contact allergy that is caused by urushiol oil. Urushiol
Head Lice
September 10, 2024
Very few medical topics give people the heebie jeebies as much as head lice. It
Hand Foot Mouth Disease
September 10, 2024
What is it? Hand-foot-mouth disease (HFM) is a common illness that we see in children.
