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Tips
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 big or too small), and should be the only thing on the child’s head. If you’re unsure if the helmet fits, take it to a […]
Newborn Booklets
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 Cross Park Weisgarber Farragut Foothills
Vaccines
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 vaccines. With the number of pediatricians in our group, there is a broad spectrum of experience and years in practice. Those of us who have […]
Strep Throat
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 sometimes nausea and vomiting. With antibiotic treatment, the fever and much of the sore throat are usually improved within 24 hours. How can I take […]
Influenza (Flu)
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 high as 105◦. The flu may also make your child have more muscle pain, headaches and chills than usual colds. For most healthy people, the […]
