It’s cold and flu season, which means the return of pesky coughs, congested noses and fevers. While many children feel better within a few days, parents can be proactive before their child gets sick. “The cold and flu are caused by respiratory viruses, which have to run their course and can’t be treated with antibiotics,”…
A leading group of pediatric physicians is calling for a more aggressive approach to treating children struggling with obesity. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released new guidelines Jan. 9. In addition to encouraging proper diet and exercise, the AAP also said that medications for obese kids as young as 12 and surgery for those…
It’s important to be on the lookout for flu symptoms in babies. They are at higher risk of developing serious health complications from the flu. “Children younger than 5 years old — especially those younger than 2 — are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications,” said Patrick K. Hynes, M.D., pediatrician with Norton Children’s…
Preventing or delaying the onset of Type 2 diabetes in children can include small, simple changes to increase daily physical activity and eat a healthier diet. Even a small amount of weight loss can help prevent or delay diabetes. In Kentucky, 23.8% of kids ages 10 to 17 are obese. That’s the highest obesity rate…
Eating disorders have increased around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic’s lockdowns and other changes. Eating disorders thrive in isolation and are fueled in part by social media, according to Andrea L. Krause, M.D., a pediatric hospitalist with Norton Children’s Inpatient Care. The pandemic supplied plenty of both. During COVID-19 lockdowns, children and adolescents typically…
A pediatrician is more than just your child’s doctor; they are an advocate for your child’s health and also act as a supportive resource for parents. Pediatricians see children of all ages, from newborns to young adults. “Pediatricians are uniquely trained to support your child’s overall health, including their physical, mental, emotional and social well-being,”…
Should my child get a flu vaccine? Can you get sick from the flu shot? Does the flu vaccine work? There are a lot of questions about the flu shot and the flu out there — and a lot of conflicting answers, depending on whom you ask. Let’s go through the myths to uncover the…
5 ways to protect your child from the flu Flu season is underway, and there are several things you can do to help protect your child from the flu and other respiratory viruses this year. 1) Hand-washing is an easy and effective way to help prevent the flu. “Hand-washing is key to protecting ourselves from…
Norton Children’s celebrated the opening of its new campus in Hikes Point. The facility represents a $16 million investment with the goal of enhancing pediatric care in the community. The 45,000-square-foot facility, located in the former Kmart building off Breckenridge Lane and Taylorsville Road, is the new home to Norton Children’s Autism Center. It also…
The number of medications prescribed for children for many behavioral and mental health conditions has increased over the years, prompting concerns about overmedication of children. Medication successfully can treat behavioral and emotional conditions such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and insomnia. These drugs, which affect the central nervous system, are also known as psychotropics….
There are three types of bullying: Verbal bullying, social bullying and physical bullying. Bullies use these strategies to gain control over a child emotionally or even sexually. It can happen anywhere – at school, out of school, on the bus, on the internet. At that root of bullying is aggressive behavior that takes advantage of…
Pediatricians at Norton Children’s Medical Group are gearing up for the upcoming influenza (flu) season, which typically runs from October through May. While already high levels of COVID-19 are circulating in our communities, the flu and other respiratory viruses (such as RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus) are expected to rise again this year as they…