Everything we've written about Seasonal health
Jun 16, 11 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
Trees, grass, and all the other green things that make me sneeze!
Spring, summer for three days, and now spring has finally come to Wisconsin. Unfortunately, for my family that means horrible allergies. Non-stop runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes are the most common complaint in my house and for many other people. This allergy season is particularly bad because of all the rain we had so the pollen count is very high. So what can you do when you or your children have similar complaints? More »
Oct 28, 10 | Posted by: Bayshore Pediatrics
Trick or Treat – Safety’s Neat
Happy Halloween!
With witches, ghosts, and goblins, we look forward to Halloween. It’s a time of dressing up and playing pretend, whether is Superman, Hannah Montana, or Bob the Builder, it’s such fun. To make Halloween fun and safe, here are a few tips:
- Ensure each child has something reflective to carry. A flashlight or reflect tape adhered to a costume works well.
- Write the child’s emergency contact information (name, parent name, address and phone number) on a piece of paper and pin it to his or her clothing.
- Avoid costumes that drag on the ground. Unintentional falls are the most common Halloween related injury.
- Children should walk on sidewalks or designated pedestrian areas.
- Trick or treat in neighborhoods where children are familiar with their surroundings.
- Use battery operated jack-o-lanterns instead of live candles to reduce the likelihood of a fire.
- Secure your pets and pick up objects that may be a hazard for trick or treaters.
What are you dressing up as? What is your favorite costume? Your favorite treat (or trick)?
Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!
Sep 7, 10 | Posted by: David Melbye, M.D.
West Nile Virus
I’m sure many of you saw in the news that West Nile Virus was found in some mosquitoes tested in 3 different mosquito pools in the Milwaukee area. I know what you are thinking, “We don’t live in Egypt” (This isn’t Egypt is it?). It turns out the name has nothing to do with where you can get the illness. More »
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 »
Jun 30, 10 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
Ah, Summer- If only there were no Bugs!
Yeah, the heat is finally on in Milwaukee! Unfortunately, that also means the bugs are out. I just returned from a vacation in Michigan where you couldn’t walk out the door at dusk or dawn without being swarmed by mosquitoes. My kids spent the weekend at the cabin (with the grandparents) and their faces were covered in bites. So, what can you do? Well, common sense things like long sleeve pants and shirts if you are going to be outside at those heavy bug times. Avoid areas with standing water like ponds and pails of water. Insect repellent is highly recommended, not only are those bugs a nuisance, they also can carry diseases like West Nile Virus or get secondarily infected. So, what kind of insect repellent should you use? More »
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