Flu Vaccine: Some Key Facts Why get vaccinated? Influenza (“flu”) is a serious disease that carries serious health consequences. Every year people talk about a flu season (in the United States, it can range from October to as late as May), but each flu season is different, and the influenza infection can affect people differently. […]
Teen Health Evaluation It is important that even has your child gets older, into the teenage years, they continue to visit their pediatrician, for their annual/yearly checkup. This way we can keep track of any health issues, as well as, their physical, mental and social development. It can also be a way for your teenager […]
The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs). The virus spreads easily in settings where many people are contained in close quarters, such as schools and childcare; making children especially susceptible to the flu. Often confused with the common cold, influenza symptoms are […]
