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Community Resources

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:24:45 +0000

BikeWalk TN Blount County Health Department East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Emerald Youth Foundation Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Helen Ross McNabb Center Knox County…

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Tips

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:21:43 +0000

Bicycle Helmets It is very important to teach kids to wear a bicycle helmet every time they ride, even for short rides. A bike helmet should fit properly (not too…

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Newborn Booklets

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:17:47 +0000

Congratulations on your new baby! Our newborn booklet is designed to help supplement you and guide you through some of the important considerations specific to caring for a newborn. Clinch…

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Vaccines

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:15:06 +0000

The vaccine policy statement of our office is the compilation of a thoughtful exercise by our doctors on the message we want to send our patients regarding the importance of…

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Strep Throat

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:13:22 +0000

Strep throat is caused by the Group A Streptococci bacteria. It is diagnosed by a strep throat culture test at doctor’s office. Symptoms consist of sore throat, fever, headache and…

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Influenza (Flu)

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:11:44 +0000

The flu is a viral infection of the nose, throat, trachea and bronchi, and is not treatable with antibiotics. Symptoms include runny nose, sore throat, severe cough and fever as…

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Diarrhea/Vomiting

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:09:47 +0000

Diarrhea and vomiting are caused by many different contagious germs Most of these illnesses are due to viruses but can more rarely be due to bacteria or parasites. Your child…

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Croup

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:07:39 +0000

Croup is a viral infection characterized by barky cough, stridor and sometimes difficulty breathing. Onset can be sudden and severe in some children. How can I take care of my…

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Constipation

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:05:03 +0000

Constipation is a commonly occurring condition characterized by difficulty passing bowel movements. In some cases, days pass between bowel movements. The bowel movement may be hard, dry and painful to…

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Colds

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:59:59 +0000

Colds are viral infections of the nose and throat, also called upper respiratory infections. Colds are characterized by a fever or sore throat followed by a runny or congested nose.…

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