Warmer weather means more children are outside playing. We typically see more skin infections, boils, abscesses, and impetigo in the summer months. Many are now caused by a Staph bacteria (MRSA) and can be very serious if untreated. We do not take these infections lightly and all skin infections should be evaluated in the office. […]
The pool and the beach are great family outings. We at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine remind everyone to never leave children alone near a pool. Keep rescue equipment (shepherd’s hook and life preserver) near the pool as well as a phone. Avoid “floaties,” they are not a substitute for life vests and can […]
The weather is warmer, the pool is open and trips to the beach are in the future. Please remember to apply sunscreen to your child prior to going to the pool, beach or lake. Use a sunscreen for children that has SPF of 15 or greater and PABA free. Reapply every couple hours especially after […]
It is summer time and time to be outdoors. We at Associates in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine along with the AAP advocate for the use of insect repellants on kids over 2 months of age. Insect repellants containing DEET up to concentration levels of 30% are safe to use in children over 2 months of […]
Ear piercing for girls in the lower ear lobe is a decision to be made by your daughter and you. However, we at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in Baton Rouge, think you should have it performed by someone you trust. Dr. Brannon Perilloux, one of our pediatricians, performs ear piercings using 2 forms of […]
Your pediatrician should evaluate your baby if you think that he/she may have colic, reflux, or is just fussy. Just knowing and having the peace of mind helps everyone.
Who is more qualified to give parenting advice than a pediatrician who evaluates and treats children and teens on a daily basis. We have pediatricians with many years of experience with parenting advice, behavior modification, boundary limits, and child psychology. See your pediatrician at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine if you are in need […]
We at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine now offer travel vaccines and adult vaccines to new and established patients. If you are traveling abroad, going on a mission trip or any trip out of the United States, please check with us to determine if you need vaccines. Have your vaccination record available if you […]
We at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, evaluate, diagnose, and treat new and established patients with ADHD. The evaluation requires a couple of questionnaires and visits. Treatment could involve medications, therapy, counseling, or any combination of those. If you think your child or children may have ADHD, are struggling in school or with behavior, […]
Pregnant women who are exposed to secondhand smoke are 23% more likely to experience stillbirth and 13% more likely to give birth to a child with a congenital malformation. Because the timing of exposure and the effects are not yet known, we at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in Baton Rouge encourage all women […]