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A doctor combing lice out of a little girl's hair with the title: Stopping Lice in Their Tracks

Treating Head Lice in Kids

Question: You get an email from the school nurse saying there is an outbreak of head lice in your child's classroom. Should you: A) Shave your child's head and slather them in mayonnaise B) Burn all of your possessions and live off the land C) Move

Photo of a toddler wearing a nebulizer and the title: Ultimate RSV Guide

On the News and in the Air: The Ultimate Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Guide

As you may have heard, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) was here for the holidays and will be here for the start of the New Year. An unwanted house guest, RSV is a common respiratory infection that primarily affects the airways—nose, throat, and lungs. While it often presents as a

Little girl holding her stomach with the title: Ultimate Norovirus Guide

Norovirus Prevention and Treatment

December was full of news stories about norovirus outbreaks. Unfortunately, that trend has continued into spring. You'll hear a story about someone being sick with a stomach bug everywhere you go! The 2024-2025 GI illness season is officially one for the books. What is Norovirus? Norovirus is a

The Flu Shot for Kids

The Flu Shot for Kids

Getting a flu shot is an annual tradition in my home. The kids grumble and fret, but they know they have to go. They also know that they'll get a donut afterward as compensation for their trials and tribulations. I don't necessarily encourage bribery in kids,

Image of a young boy holding his head, looking sick and the title: When a Cold Might Actually Be Pneumonia--Signs to Look For

What is Walking Pneumonia?

Cases of walking pneumonia have been on the rise, with parents and caregivers everywhere scratching their heads. Walking pneumonia? That's still a thing in the modern age of antibiotics? According to the CDC, doctors and hospitals have observed an unusual increase in cases of Mycoplasma pneumonia (M. pneumoniae)

Sick Day Essentials

Sick Day Essentials

Boogers and coughing and puking, Oh My! Sick season is officially here. However, if you have young kids, it probably never really left. During the fall and winter, young children are prone to catching colds and other yucky viruses. Unfortunately, daycares and schools are breeding grounds for germs, and even

Baby Sleep Solutions

Baby Sleep Solutions

Baby sleep... the Holy Grail of parenting. I won't pretend to be an expert on baby sleep. I'm a pharmacist! Not a physician, psychologist, or magician. In fact, as babies, I think all 3 of my kids competed for the title "World's Worst