The Pediatric Center | child-safety

The Importance Of Well-Child Care Visits
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

A healthy child begins with the right doctor. A pediatrician can help you and your child make the best and most informed decisions regarding their health. It’s important to have Read more
ADHD Treatment in Children
posted: Mar. 11, 2022.

How your pediatrician in Leesville, and Many, LA, can help if your child has ADHD. Does your child act out or have difficulty paying attention to directions? If so, your child Read more
Peanut Allergies in Children
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

In the past 15 years, we’ve seen a massive increase in the number of children with peanuts allergies, so it goes without saying that most parents are worried about giving Read more
Know the Signs of Chickenpox
posted: Jan. 31, 2022.

The infamous chickenpox, a virus known to cause itchy blisters all over the body. It most often happens to school-age kids, but unfortunately, if you’ve never had this infection as Read more
When a Fever Requires Medical Attention
posted: Jan. 17, 2022.

A fever is one of the biggest concerns that parents have when it comes to their infant or child. We understand that a fever can sometimes be considered an emergency Read more
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunizations Schedule
posted: Jan. 07, 2022.

It’s important that parents keep up to date on when their children need to get vaccinated. We’ve been hearing a lot of discussions over the past year about the importance of Read more
Does My Child Have a UTI?
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

When bacteria enter the bladder or the kidneys this can result in a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, UTIs are quite common in infants and kids, so it’s important to recognize Read more
Your Infant and Constipation
posted: Dec. 17, 2021.

It’s not typically common for infants to have issues with constipation; however, sometimes it happens. While many babies won’t deal with constipation they may have irregular bowel movements as their Read more
Food Poisoning in Children
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

Food poisoning isn’t just a problem that impacts adults. It can also affect children, too. While, as a parent, you may be used to dealing with vomiting or diarrhea, food Read more
Know the Warning Signs of Prediabetes
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Diabetes is on the rise, and not just in adults. More and more children in the US are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes used to be Read more
Does My Child Have a Concussion?
posted: Nov. 05, 2021.

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs as a result of a blow to the head. Since concussions can be serious, it’s important that you’re able to recognize Read more
Bike Safety for Your Child
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Just like responsible parents, our pediatricians are interested in keeping your children well – this includes helping your kids stay safe while riding their bikes. The National Safety Council reports Read more
Cleft Lips and Cleft Palate
posted: Sep. 22, 2021.

The day your child is born is one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. Of course, finding out your precious newborn has a cleft lip or palate Read more
FAQs About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.

Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people Read more
Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read more
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more