Did you know that kids in Colorado don’t get as much activity as they ought to? Adults and seniors in the state may lead the country in terms of levels of physical activity, but young Coloradans only rank 24th. So goes the chief finding in the report “Extra Credit: Get Active” by the Colorado Health…
Westminster Pediatrician: Vaccines Save Lives, Eradicate Epidemics
Amid the loud cries of “anti-vaxxers,” more Americans see vaccines as their best shot (literally and figuratively) in thwarting today’s deadly diseases, according to a recent poll.
Westminster Pediatrics: Tips to Keep Your Kids Injury-Free this Spring
On this year’s Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which means people in the country are to expect six more weeks of winter. However, as if casting some doubt on Phil’s weather-forecasting prowess, AccuWeather meteorologists are saying that atmospheric signs are showing quite the opposite. The weather professionals forecast that severe weather season is…
For Food Allergies this Halloween, Seek a Pediatrician in Westminster
Halloween is just around the corner, and it won’t be long until kids in Colorado can go trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods. Given that kids with food allergies are more vulnerable this season, the nonprofit organization Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) obliges everyone to participate in The Teal Pumpkin Project, which is championed by various…
Westminster Pediatrician Protects Your Kid from Back-to-School Asthma
September saw a greater number of respiratory illnesses among Colorado children than what most health experts have anticipated, by at least 15 percent higher than last year. According to The Denver Post, the increase is partly attributed to the spread of the extremely rare enterovirus 68, which causes flu-like symptoms and breathing problems among children.…
A Westminster Pediatrician Offers Back-to-School Protection for Kids
Schools can serve as breeding grounds for harmful germs and bacteria that may cause common illnesses like flu. Now that school is about to resume, Westminster parents would likely pack along hand sanitizers into their kids’ bag or lunch as a precaution, and principals would make sure classrooms have them, too. An article in the…
Westminster, CO Pediatrics: New Treatment for Hay Fever on the Horizon
Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is an allergy that mainly affects the nose. It can occur at any time of the year, but it is more prevalent during warm summer months when outdoor plants release tiny pollen particles in the air to fertilize other plants. The symptoms of hay fever include frequent sneezing, a clogged…