Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial disease that’s potentially fatal to infants. And babies often catch pertussis from the people who love them most…their own parents. The scary fact is that researchers have found that up to 80% of babies caught the disease from family members. Unvaccinated adults and adolescents […]
Well visits allow developmental and other health problems to be identified and treated early in a child’s life. Whether a problem is medical or behavioral, or both, finding it early and treating it can greatly improve the child’s chances of reaching his or her full potential for physical, mental, and social health and well-being. Please […]
The AAP and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in two separate guidelines, recommended that children should use rear-facing car seats until age 2 and that those age 12 and below should ride in the back seat. The AAP said in its recommendation, published in Pedatrics, that parents should switch to rear-facing car seats that […]
To help parents guide thier families in healthy lifestyles, the AAP has created a series of audio interviews with pediatricians who are experts in nutrition and fitness and getting kids to eat their vegetables. Visit the AAP website (www.aap.org) to hear interviews covering obesity, picky eaters, vitamin recommendations, infant feeding, exercise and other topics. We at […]
We at Associates in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, as well as other Pediatricians in Baton Rouge have noticed that for the past 3-4 weeks there has been a large increase in the number of Influenza (The Flu) cases. Many of these have also had Strep Throat at the same time. Most children with The Flu […]
A meta-analysis of 121 studies in Pediatrics suggests that caffeinated energy drinks can trigger reactions such as heart palpitations and seizures in children, especially those with pre-existing conditions. The review also found no evidence that such drinks can improve energy, weight loss, athletic performance, or concentration. We at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine do not […]
The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday announced a ruling that qualifies breast pumps and other breast-feeding supplies as tax-deductible medical expenses, which can be purchased using flexible-spending accounts and health savings accounts.
Formula fed babies who were introducted to solid foods before the age of 4 months had significant higher risk of obesity by age 3 compared with those who started solid foods later according to a recent study in Pediatrics. We at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine continue to advocate starting solid foods in most […]
We at Associates in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine in Baton Rouge are now seeing and treating parents of sick children with similar illnesses such as influenza, strep throat, and sinusitis. We are now offering this service to help sick parents. Parents are already here in the office and don’t have to schedule an appointment with […]
The pediatricians at Associates in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine are now equipped to administer vaccines to all young adult and parents. Vaccines could be routine, such as Tdap, or for travel out of the country. Please call to schedule your vaccines.