Dear Patients; We hope you and your family are staying safe and well during this unprecedented time. Throughout this ongoing ordeal, your health is our top priority. As you know, we at West End Pediatrics are adhering to our usual business hours and have implemented strict sanitizing practices to mitigate the spread of germs in…
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Childhood Illnesses: Cold
As parents, we’re constantly encircled by what seems like a truly endless streak of miscellaneous childhood illnesses, of which the most common and widespread one is the regular cold and the flu. And considering. Assuming that you will go the easy way and choose a theme for your WordPress website, the overall number of characteristics…
Childhood Illnesses: RSV
What is RSV? RSV (or respiratory syncytial virus) is one of the many viruses that cause respiratory illness―illnesses of the nose, throat, and lungs. This virus occurs in the late fall through early spring months, but can vary in different parts of the country. With mask-wearing and physical distancing for COVID-19, there were fewer cases…
Childhood Illnesses: Roseola
Roseola infantum is a viral infection of infants or very young children that causes a high fever followed by a rash. Roseola infantum is caused by human herpesvirus-6Typical symptoms include high fever that begins suddenly and sometimes a rash that develops after the temperature returns to normal. The diagnosis is based on symptoms and…