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Jul 8, 09 | Posted by: Kristin Bencik Boudreau, D.O.
Ways to keep the bugs away!
Bugs are a major drawback to finally enjoying the nice summer weather (which I am sure will come back soon!). One of our readers posed a question about bug sprays after reading Dr. Paley’s blog on insect bites. Insect bites can also lead to potentially serious infections such as West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Many parents are concerned about the chemicals in insect sprays, especially DEET. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that insect repellents with DEET are safe for all children two months of age and older. More »
Jul 3, 09 | Posted by: Bayshore Pediatrics
Happy Independence Day – keep it safe
4th of July is for many the highlight of the summer – especially for those in Wisconsin. Summerfest, bar-b-que, grilling, and fireworks – what more could we ask for? Mabye a little warmth but otherwise, what a great time! In order to help everyone keep it safe, we would like to offer a few helpful tips when thinking about grilling and fireworks and children.
On a special note: To celebrate the 4th of July, Bayshore Pediatrics is closed July 4th. A physician is on call for any urgent needs as usual. Please also note that the Urgent Care in Bayshore Pediatrics is also closed for July 4th. More »
Jun 29, 09 | Posted by: Sharyl Paley, M.D.
Those pesty mosquitoes
Well, it is official, summer has hit Wisconsin. Summer in Wisconsin brings mosquitoes, lots of them. Already this morning- in less then an hour, I have seen three kids with mosquito bites. For some reason those bugs love the toddlers and early school age kids. They usually tend to leave the infants alone. More »
Jun 23, 09 | Posted by: David Melbye, M.D.
Summer is here, now it’s too warm!
I guess we can file this in the “be careful what you wish for” category. Everyone wants to be outside during the summer, but heat advisories need to be taken as seriously as the dreaded cold and wind chill advisories. More »
Jun 22, 09 | Posted by: Sharyl Paley, M.D.
Summer at camp
We finally did it. We made it to summer. Even if the thermostat doesn’t always say it, the calendar does. With the start of summer comes summer camp. Each year, kids as young as 7 or 8 years old head off on their own for overnight camp. There are a variety of different overnight camps from sports camps, to music camps to theater camps, and religious camps. Some camps are co-ed and some are all girls or all boys. The trick as a parent is to first to figure out if your child is ready and then to pick the right camp. More »
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