Jackson Street Pediatrics

19 hours ago

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."

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How to Manage Your Child’s Pain & Prescription Opioid Use: 4 Safety Tips

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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.

Jackson Street Pediatrics

6 days ago

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."

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Breast Milk Storage and Preparation

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How to properly prepare and store expressed breast milk to maintain its safety and quality.

Jackson Street Pediatrics

1 week ago

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."

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Pneumonia in Children: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

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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 ...

Jackson Street Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

Continuing our posts for #AmericanDiabetesMonth, we'd like to share important information about Type 2 diabetes in children.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin and the body's cells don't use the insulin well.

If your child has Type 2 diabetes, it's important to manage their blood glucose levels. They may need medications but they should also follow certain health habits. Check out the tips in this guide to learn more about managing Type 2 diabetes.

☎️ If you have any concerns or questions about your child's diabetes, call our office!

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Type 2 Diabetes in Children & Teens: Tips to Manage Blood Sugar & Stay Healthy

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​Children with type 2 diabetes can live a healthy life. If your child has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your child's doctor will talk with you about the importance of lifestyle and medication...