If I’ve ever learned anything about life over the past few years, one thing is certain–never assume a thing. Mrs. X brought her four year old into the office because of a recurrent problem with pinworms. The first episode occurred while on vacation. It seems that her son woke up out of a sound […]
Read More →Dear Dr. Theriot: My husband and I have a two year old daughter. When she was born, she received the hepatitis vaccine. I remember that it was three shots. I was told that she would be protected for life against hepatitis. We are going to Mexico this spring and a friend, who is a […]
Read More →What to do about my 2 year old who bites? A commonly asked question is what to do about the 18-24 month old who bites. This leads to much frustration and concern on the part of the parents who want to know if their child is behaving normally. A commonly asked question is […]
Read More →Dear Dr. Theriot: I have a 3 year old daughter. As an infant, she had problems with painful bowel movements. I had to give her juice and mineral oil to straighten this out. She was fine until 2 weeks ago when the same thing started up. She cries and says her bottom and tummy […]
Read More →Question: My husband and I are taking our children (7 and 10 years) camping in the High Sierras this summer. I must have been warned by three different people about Giardia and the water. What is Giardia, and are there any precautions I need to know about? Answer: Giardiasis refers to an […]
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