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Doctor's In-box
As your primary care physicians, we are committed to your total health and well-being. Our physicians share some quick insights with you in this section called: Doctor's In-box.
Dr. Julie says:
Important information regarding Consumer Recalls:
As many of you may have heard, there was recently a massive recall of virtually all infant Tylenol and Motrin medications. The reason for the recall is that, basically, the medicines were not monitored closely during preparation, and the company could not guarantee that an accurate dose would be given when following the directions on the box. As I understand it, there is very little concern about overdose, but to be safe, the company recalled most batches of Tylenol and Motrin. For a complete list of recalled lot numbers go to http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls/ucm210443.htm
In the meantime, I thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about ways to manage a sick child's fever WITHOUT medications. One of the "clinical pearls" that pediatricians like to share with our patients is the idea that "fever is your friend". If your child has a fever, it's usually a reassuring sign that he or she is mounting a healthy and effective response to a viral infection. So if your child develops a fever, but is otherwise cheerful, running around, able to eat and sleep comfortably, you don't necessarily have to treat the fever. You can try many non-medicinal approaches first: give your child a lukewarm bath, put wet washcloths on his head and chest (as the water evaporates it cools the child off), give cool clear liquids to drink or ice pops if you like.
If, however, your child is in pain (from an earache, teething, headache, etc) or unable to eat/sleep, a dose of Tylenol or Motrin may help get him the rest he needs. At the moment, since the main brands are off the shelves, you can use the generic (store brand) which are perfectly acceptable preparations. Please feel free to call our office if you have any questions.
Useful Links and Resources
We know that there is an enormous amount of information available via the Internet regarding child-rearing, health, and medicine. It can be difficult to sift through this information and decide if it is trustworthy.
We have assembled some links to websites we believe will be of interest to many patients and families. On theses sites, you can find information on common illnesses and diseases, along with information on preventative medicine. Additionally, some identified sites may be fun and educational for children.
This website is not responsible for any information found on these or any other associated or linked websites. A link to another website does not imply an endorsement of the site's content or services.
Please use these sites for informational purposes only. If you have specific questions about illnesses please make an appointment to see us at our office.
Government Agencies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Vaccine Information
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The American Red Cross
National Library of Medicine
Mercury and Vaccines
Professional Associations
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
La Leche League: national breastfeeding support group
Food, Allergy and Nutrition
Healthy Eating
Kids and Snacks
Dieting vs Proper Eating Habit
Anorexia and Bulimia
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Asthma and allergy Foundation of America
WebMD Allergy
First Aid
Red Cross
A Proper First Aid Kit
Common Household Child Injuries
Protecting Your Medicine Cabinet
Diseases and Conditions
Animal Bites
Lyme Tick Disease
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Attention Deficit Disorder
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Lice Resources
Family Health & Safety
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KidsInDanger.org | : updates on recalled products, advocacy news, and other important information.
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cpsc.gov | : government website for Consumer Product Safety; excellent source for recall information and other safety news.
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Zero to Three
Just for Parents
Just for Teens
Just for Kids
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Youth Noise | : online community for teens to volunteer, find a cause, or share a passion
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WebMD.com
Family TLC
AAP Press Room/Seasonal Safety Tips
AAP Car Seat Safety
National Youth Sports Safety Foundation
Fun Stuff For Kids
How Stuff Works
stonesoup.com: for young writers & artists
Kids National Geographic
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makezine.com | : for school-age kids and parents, a how-to magazine with cool projects
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familyfun.go.com
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readymademag.com | : comprehensive magazine with projects, instructions, and ideas...even for the non-crafty parents!
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Wild Animal Baby magazine | : from the National Wildlife Federation, a monthly subscription magazine for children ages 12 months to 4 years.
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Your Big Backyard magazine | : the NWF's magazine for toddlers. Features nature projects, stories, and fun facts about animals and nature.
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Books and Your Family
Family TLC Activities
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
National Center for Comp. & Alt. Medicine
herbmed.org
Toxicology Data Network
Local Hospitals
Children's Hospital Boston
Emerson Hospital
Winchester Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hosptial
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lahey Clinic Hospital
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SPOTLIGHT
The information in these website links is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only.
You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Please call us or seek other qualified medical advice for your medical concerns.
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Knowlege and information about all aspects of your health are key components of living a healthy lifestyle for you and your family.
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