The Pediatric Wellness Blog  

Watch Carrie Baker, CPNP, discuss flu hospitalizations on WTOL...

There is often confusion related to bacterial and viral infections.  A common misconception is antibiotics we will treat all infections.  When in fact antibiotics when prescribed and taken correctly are effective against bacterial infections but have no influence on...

A lot of parents have questions regarding RSV. RSV is a viral illness, which stands for, respiratory syncytial virus. It’s also known as an upper respiratory illness and often appears as a “head cold”. People of all ages can and do get RSV every year. The virus...

The question I am often asked is whether or not parents should vaccinate their children. In our practice there seems to be more resistance to vaccinations since COVID. I personally feel that one of the reasons there is an increase in resistance is the recent threat...

Often times parents are very confused and do not understand why an antibiotic was not prescribed when their child is clearly ill.  Here are the common questions or statements that I often hear in my practice: I took my child to the urgent care/emergency room and they...

Anxiety and Depression in Children/ Back to school In my pediatric mental health practice, this is the time of year I see an increase in anxiety and depression in my patients. For many children, and for parents, as well, back to school can be a stressful time - full...