Fall and Winter
Fever
The only part of this
Fever handout that is not totally endorsed is the idea that different temperatures are fever depending on what kind of thermometer
is used and where on the body. Generally, any temperature over 100.4 is considered a fever, regardless of the method used.
You don't have to "add a degree" for an axillary temp.
Colds
Ear Infections
Sinus Infections
Croup
Pneumonia
Asthma
Stomach Bugs - Diarrhea
Stomach Bugs - Vomiting
Strep Throat
Mono
If your child has Mono,
they should not participate in contact sports for at least two weeks.
They should be seen for a follow-up in the office
two weeks after being diagnosed to make sure they are OK to return to full activities.
Flu
Spring
Allergies - Nasal Symptoms
Allergies - Eye Symptoms
Eyedrops for allergic
eye symptoms are now available over the counter.
Hives
Summer
Poison Ivy
Swimmer's Ear
Lyme Disease
Picture of a Deer Tick
If your child had a
tick bite:
Is the tick small and black? If yes, it may be a deer tick. (see picture)
If no, you don't have to worry
about Lyme disease.
Was the tick on for more than 24 hours? If yes, or if you're not sure, then call
because your child will likely need antibiotics to prevent Lyme disease.
If the tic was on for less than 24
hours, even if it was a deer tick, the chances for Lyme disease are low, and your child likely does not need antibiotics.
Year Round
Car Seats:
General rule of thumb is young children should ride in the
back, in a booster seat until the seat belt including the shoulder strap fit on them properly. This will be at a different
time for each child.
The official Rhode Island state law requires that children under age 7, under
54 inches in height and weighing less than 80 pounds ride in a federally approved car seat or booster seat. These car seats
and boosters should be appropriate for the child's age, height and weight, and should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Children under age 7 must ride in a rear vehicle seat. Rhode Island law requires that passengers not in a car
seat or booster use a seat belt.
* As of July 2008, Massachusetts has a new state law for car seats. The
new booster seat law requires safety seats for children under 8 years old and measuring less than 57 inches
tall.The previous law required safety seats for children up to age 5 and 40 pounds. Failure to comply with the new law can result in a $25
fine.
Remember the general rule
:if the seat belt doesn't fit on properly, you should still be using a booster seat.
All infants in any
state should always ride rear-facing in a car seat until they are 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds. A
recent recommendation is to extend the rear-facing position until 2 years of age.
MORE INFORMATION ON CAR SEATS
Urinary Tract Infections
Constipation
Pink Eye
Skin Stuff
Chicken Pox
Shingles
Acne
Eczema
Molloscum
(picture of molloscum)
Keratosis Pilaris
(picture of keratosis pilaris)
Sports Related
Knee Pain - Osgood Schlatter's Disease
Knee Pain - Runner's Knee
Ankle Sprain
Nose Injury
Finger or Toe Injury