Ervin Norman D MD Pc
Huntsville, AL:
What Parents Need to Know about Enterovirus D68
Every year, millions of children in the United States catch enteroviruses that can cause coughing, sneezing, and fever. This year, the enterovirus that is most commonly causing respiratory illness in children across the country is enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68). Take basic steps to keep your child from getting and spreading EV-D68.
Enterovirus D68: Pediatric expert explains how to protect your child
Any child who has difficulty breathing should get quick medical attention.
Should Pediatricians Ask Parents If They're Poor?
It may seem like nobody's business, but there's abundant evidence that living in a home with poverty can harm children's health. And there are proven ways that doctors can help with that.
Why (some) parents don’t vaccinate
The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…
Many Parents Think a Flu Shot Is Unnecessary
Study reveals other reasons for not getting kids vaccinated
County Experts Urge Parents to Follow New SIDS Guidelines
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, commonly known as SIDS, is the sudden death of an infant under one year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation. SIDS cannot be predicted or prevented, but there are steps that can be taken by parents to reduce the risk to infants.
When Adult Children Get Sick, It May Be Hard For Parents To Get Information
Federal law seeks to protect the privacy of patients’ health information, but sometimes leaving parents out of the loop can complicate the patient’s recovery.
Things Parents Probably Never Said Before They Had Kids
Questions You Can Ask as a Parent to Help Minimize Radiation Dose
You are your child's number one advocate, especially when they're sick. Learn what questions to ask to ensure that your child is getting the safest care.
How to Keep Your Kid from Getting, Spreading Enterovirus
Go to the emergency room if flu-like symptoms worsen
10 tips for delivering difficult pediatric diagnoses
While a diagnosis discussion may be one encounter of many in your day, it is a moment that we parents will remember forever.
What Pediatricians Really Want To Tell Parents
10 things Pediatricians want both new parents and seasoned pros to understand about their childrens' health and well-being.
How sick is too sick to send a child to school?
As we approach flu season more and more parents will be confronted with a common question: Should I send my child to school?
How parents can protect kids from suffering medical emergencies on flights
The pre-flight checklist for families on vacation often include making sure the kids have enough snacks and activities to last from takeoff to landing.
Many parents make dosing errors with kids' liquid medicines
One method of dispensing liquid medication is far more accurate, a new study reports
How plastic containers pose health risks for children
Heads up, parents: A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics cautions against using plastic containers to store your children’s food. More specifically, physicians with the AAP w…
Information Parents and Students Need to Know
Bacterial meningitis is an uncommon, but serious disease, and many students and parents have questions about what to know in order to help protect themselves...
8 Medication Mistakes Parents Make
These errors are all too easy for even the most vigilant moms to commit. How many do you recognize?
Are Parents' Prayers for Miracle Healings Inhumane?
New study in Journal of Medical Ethics draws criticism.
