Jul 28, 10 | Posted by: Bayshore Pediatrics
Smiles and Laugh-What makes our patients laugh.
We have been receiving notes from children telling us what made them smile and laugh today. Here are some things they are saying when asked “what made you smile or laugh today?”.
My baby brother and family. ~Kennedi age 10
My six year old brother. The things that younger kids can say can be quite hilarious. You can be surprised. ~Kaytlin age 14
Family. ~ Spencer age 6
When I watch something funny or when i see something funny. I love seeing something funny. ~Latesia age 9 1/2
I didn’t have to get shots. ~Cierra age 12
My big sister. She is sixteen years old. She made me laugh this morning. ~Janian age 8
I read a funny book called Berenstein Bears trouble with grown-ups. It was funny because the cubs made a play and did funny things. Funny. ~Mia age 7 1/2
Being able to talk to my mother and Dr. Linsmeier about me being healthy. Also the fact that they make decisions for and trusts me!!! ~Anika age 15
What made you laugh today?
Jul 19, 10 | Posted by: Michelle Linsmeier, M.D.
Finding the Right Dose of Vitamin D
Vitamin D has become a hot topic over the last year. More than ever, people are aware of vitamin D deficiency, and its possible consequences. We now know that vitamin D is important not only for bone health, but also immune and brain function. More »
Jul 9, 10 | Posted by: Bayshore Pediatrics
Tylenol, Motrin, and Benadryl recall
Mcneil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals has announced another voluntary recall of some over-the-counter children’s medications, which include Tylenol products, Motrin products, and Benadryl.
This action is a follow-up to a product recall that McNeil Consumer Healthcare originally announced on January 15, 2010, which was initiated following consumer complaints of a musty or moldy odor, which has been linked to the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA). The risk of serious adverse medical events is remote. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Please check your cabinets at home and verify that the lot numbers you have at home have not been recalled. See the link below to check lot numbers and to find instructions on what to do if you have these recalled lots.
http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/
Jul 8, 10 | Posted by: Sharyl Paley, M.D.
Cool way to healthy eating.
I was reading an AAP American Academy of Pediatrics Brief today and found something great to share with everyone. It is always an adventure trying to explain to kids how to eat healthy. Zis Boom Bah has created a great computer game and site that lets kids explore how to eat healthy by playing with food – yes, playing with food. It lets you design a plate, trying out combinations to make a star meal. There are also recipes to try.
Check it out at Zis Boom Bah.
Jul 2, 10 | Posted by: David Melbye, M.D.
Is that a Tick?
A couple of weeks ago we were in the Dells on vacation. The day after we got home we were getting ready to go outside and play when I heard my wife yell from the bathroom,”Dave, can you come here quick?!” When I got to the bathroom mywife was standing next to my daughter Kate with a comb in her hand and pointing to the top of her head with a horrified look on her face. I looked at her head expecting to see a gaping wound, but what I did find was a tick attached to her scalp. Three things immediately popped into my head. Is that a tick? How do I get it off? Does she need antibiotics? More »
