Whether you are expecting a new baby, have recently moved to our area, or are looking for a new doctor for your children, we thank you for trusting us with your child’s health.
Jackson Street Pediatrics takes the safety of our patients and staff very seriously, and we have put office procedures in place to reduce risk of spreading illness in our clinic.
Are you unsure about whether that scrape or rash needs medical attention? Our symptom checker can help you learn whether you need to see the doctor, and how you can relieve symptoms at home.
We also provide you with first aid instructions, dosage tables for common medications, and valuable parent advice on dozens of topics.
Life is busy. Juggling your day-to-day schedule and staying on top of your family’s health care can be a challenge, but our patient portal can help. Access your child’s medical records 24/7 from your home, office or smart phone.
Because each insurance policy is different, it is important to contact your insurance company if you have any questions regarding your benefits, and to know what your payment obligations will be at the time of service.
Millions of Americans get food poisoning every year. Recently, the CDC issued an alert about McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger that might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. 🦠
Whether your family is eating out or at home, if the food is contaminated with harmful microbes or not cooked properly, your family can become sick. 🤢
👉 Check out this helpful guide for information on the different types of germs associated with food poisoning, symptoms to look out for, and how to help children with food-borne illnesses recover.
Food poisoning occurs after eating food contaminated by bacteria. The symptoms of food poisoning are basically the same as those of stomach flu: abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever...
Is your child taking prescribed opioid medicine for pain management? If so, it's important to follow the safety guidelines for opioid use and take the steps needed to minimize side effects. We recommend checking out this resource from the AAP to learn more! 💊
"Follow the instructions. Make sure your child takes the medication as prescribed and for the least possible time. Most opioids for children are prescribed at the lowest dose possible and for a very short time—often 5 days or less. Remember to ask when your child can safely take their other prescription medications, over-the-counter medications and vitamins or supplements."
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers information on managing a child’s pain, safe use of prescription opioids and naloxone and how to dispose of unused medications.
How long and how you store your breast milk is important to ensure the safety and quality of your milk. We recommend following CDC's storage and preparation techniques, including the proper way of cleaning your feeding items and pumping equipment.
"Wash your hands well before expressing or handling breast milk. Mothers can express breast milk by hand or with a manual or electric pump.
If using a pump, inspect the pump kit and tubing to make sure it is clean. Discard and replace moldy tubing immediately.
If using a shared pump, clean pump dials, power switch, and countertop with a disinfectant wipe."
Cases of walking pneumonia are on the rise, but there is no need to panic as walking pneumonia is a less severe form.
Most cases of pneumonia are viral and therefore are treated by rest and keeping the fever under control. For more information and tips, check out this blog from the AAP.
"Cough suppressants containing codeine or dextromethorphan should not be used. Coughing is helpful in clearing the excessive secretions caused by the infection. Viral pneumonia usually improves after a few days, although the cough may last several weeks.
Because it is often difficult to tell whether the pneumonia is caused by a virus or by a bacteria, your pediatrician may prescribe an antibiotic. All antibiotics should be taken for the full prescribed course and at the recommended dose. Your child will feel better after just a few days. Do not stop the antibiotic early because the infection could return."
Most cases of pneumonia follow a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Typically, the viruses that cause these infections (respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus) spread ...