Nothing induces more anxiety and fear in a parent than their child running a temperature. I am no exception. I remember in my second year of pediatric residency, my precious 13-month-old son started running a 104.8 fever at 10 o’clock at night (as usual, these things always happen late). He had no other symptoms except … continue reading
Until I became a mom I had no idea I would be covered in snot, with pockets full of dirty Kleenex from October to March hoping and waiting for the day I no longer have to go running for a tissue every time I hear a sneeze, because even without looking I know we have … continue reading
Saturday Flu Shot Clinics for 2017 October 21, November 11 & December 16 9 a.m. – Noon Billings Clinic Pediatrics Department Downtown and West End Learn more here here. Our flu vaccines are preservative-free and protect against four strains of the flu virus. We will bill insurance for you. Cash, check, debit, credit or insurance accepted. … continue reading
It has been fairly mild year nationwide for influenza activity. Yellowstone County has seen an uptick in cases of the flu in recent weeks. Although it is recommended that people get vaccinated as early as possible in the fall, we are continuing to offer seasonal flu shots. The typical flu season goes from October to … continue reading
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night to the sound of a seal bark and realized that it is coming from your child’s bedroom? This sudden development of a terrible sounding barky cough in the middle of the night is a common presentation of croup. As a pediatrician, I see croup … continue reading
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