Jean-Pierre Muhumuza, MD FAAP

October is National Bullying Awareness Month. Bullying is something you have either experienced or witnessed. It occurs in many different social circles varying from home, the playground, school or the work place.  There is a question as to whether bullying is increasing in frequency or whether it is just better documented with changes in social media use and increased awareness.

Francisco Chang, MD FAAP

Food can carry germs. Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces often when preparing any food, especially raw meat. Always wash fruits and vegetables. Cook and keep foods at proper temperatures. Don’t leave food out – refrigerate promptly.

Janet Imp, MD FAAP

Summer break is almost over and school is getting ready to start again. While this can be an exciting time, it can also be very stressful. This is especially true for children with food allergies. Due to the difficultly of controlling the school environment, risks of an allergic reaction at school can be greater than at home.

by: Cassia Portugal, MD CEO

Head lice are parasitic insects that thrive in sucking blood from a persons’ scalp. They measure approximately 1/10th of an inch, and may come in very light colors (almost translucent), pale yellow, or black. Their eggs (also called nits) are even smaller and can frequently be found attached to the hair shaft near the scalp. Head lice do not have wings, so they cannot fly from one person to another. Instead, they crawl very fast and migrate from one place to another based on the proximity of their next target location.

By Josue H. Cortes, MD, FAAP

As summer approaches and temperatures heat up, we all start thinking about the fun times that we’ll spend with our loved ones.  At First Choice Pediatrics, we also think it is a good time to review, or learn, some safety guidelines that will help to keep us safe while we enjoy this time of the year.