Treating Kids’ Seasonal Allergies
Let’s be honest, we all love the South for its warm temperatures. We don’t love freezing cold weather– we much prefer the days when the sun shines endlessly, and it’s…
3 Things Parents Need to Know About Mumps
1.) What is Mumps? Mumps is a viral infection that is spread by respiratory secretions (i.e., coughing, sneezing). It most commonly causes painful swelling of the salivary glands, low-grade fever,…
WBRZ: Doctors Seeing Increase in Patients with the Flu
BATON ROUGE – Doctors are seeing an uptick in patients with the flu this time of year in Baton Rouge. Dr. Mindy Calandro, of the Baton Rouge Clinic, said that…
Women’s Wellness: Postpartum Tips
BATON ROUGE, LA (WGMB) – Being a new mom isn’t easy, but in this week’s Women’s Wellness, I caught up with Dr. Susan Bankston, a 20-year pediatrician here in at…
Red Stick Moms Blog: 5 Things Moms Should Know About the Zika Virus
Zika virus… these two words have been the center of some recent media attention and a source of anxiety for many women. Although there are still many unknowns about the…
I Recommend Cancer Protection!
As the days of summer wane and school physicals and forms start to pour into the office, the question never fails. “Do we need any shots?” As many of my…
ACIP votes down use of LAIV for 2016-2017 flu season
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Contact: Media Relations, (404) 639-3286 CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) today voted that live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), also known as…
WBRZ: Dangers of leaving child in hot car
BATON ROUGE – Chances are you have forgotten something in your life, whether that be keys, your wallet or an important date, but leaving child in your car is something most…