Health Information

The material provided here is for informative purposes only. If you need specific medical advice, please call our office for an appointment or to speak with one of our advice nurses.

Pediatric Advisor Index

General health information listed alphabetically by topic. Some topics are also available in Spanish. Please call our office for advice specific for your child or if you have any conerns.

Medicines for Fever or Pain Relief

Need to know the right dose? Here are the dosages for acetaminophen and ibuprofen. You will need to know your child's weight to find the correct dose. Be sure to use the dose for the right formulation (for example, do you have Tylenol Infant Concentrated Drops or Children's Elixir?).

Immunization Information

We believe strongly in the importance of immunizations in  protecting your child's health. Vaccines have done an amazing job preventing childhood disease, long-term disabilities, and death. Here are some resources you can use to educate yourself about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases. Please feel free to ask us any questions and find out why we make sure our own kids get their vaccines!

KidsHealth

A wide variety of health information for parents, kids and teens.