Health Blog

Vaccines: The Real Numbers

March 2, 2015

I love my job as a pediatrician and I know that there is no better job for me. I love talking to families about sleep patterns and development. I enjoy watching kids grow from newborn babies into big kids going off to camp or college. But the most important thing I do for my patients’ […]

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Measles Update

February 7, 2015

Due to the recent measles cases in the Chicago area, we wanted to provide some information regarding measles and the MMR vaccine. Measles Symptoms Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing. Measles starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and […]

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Aw, Nuts!

February 2, 2015

“Mommy, my mouth hurts”.  My 2 year old daughter was just finishing up her dessert (7-Layer bars from Cook’s Illustrated – they’re awesome) and my first thought was that she’d bitten her tongue. A quick look in her mouth turned up nothing and I didn’t give it a second thought. She got up from the […]

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Car Seat Safety

January 3, 2015

Car seats Keeping your child safe in the car is an important aspect of parenting from the day you bring your infant home from the hospital. Since motor vehicle crashes represent the leading cause of death for children under the age of 3 years in the U.S. as well make up a substantial portion of […]

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A Big North Suburban Thank You

October 12, 2014

As we inaugurate our blog, it seems appropriate to start with an immense thank you to the families who have made North Suburban Pediatrics a very special place for two generations. We are ever mindful of the trust you place in us and deeply grateful for the privilege of caring for your children. You challenge […]

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