Information and Articles on Common Illnesses in Pediatrics from the blog of GetzWell Personalized Medicine, a premier pediatrics practice in San Francisco, California.
Information and Articles on Common Illnesses in Pediatrics from the blog of GetzWell Personalized Medicine, a premier pediatrics practice in San Francisco, California.
Pinworms are the most common parasitic infection in the United States with a general incidence rate of about 11% among people of all ages. Pinworms are small, white, thread-like organisms that infect the large intestine and anal area.
Parents are too often led to believe that “kids get sick, that’s just what happens.” But that isn’t necessarily true! Indeed, a child’s developing immune system makes them more susceptible to illness, especially with frequent exposure to germs at daycares, classrooms, and playgrounds. But there are many proactive measures that can help your child fend off common and seasonal illnesses.
What you choose to put in your body during pregnancy directly impacts your child’s health – and Tylenol (aka acetaminophen/paracetamol) is no exception. For decades Tylenol has been commercially endorsed as THE “go-to” over-the-counter pain reliever, with over 60% of women in the United States relying on it to alleviate aches and pains related to pregnancy. However, mounting evidence continues to underscore the potential short- and long-term health risks it poses to babies – before and after birth.
Tylenol Revisited: It’s NOT as Benign as People Think – Especially During Pregnancy Read More »
When your kid gets sick, your first instinct is often to run to the nearest drugstore in search of a “kid-friendly” over-the-counter drug. However, kids are not little adults and commercial medications can be really hard on – and often dangerous to – their sensitive developing systems.
As a parent, you want nothing more than for your children to grow up healthy and happy. Unfortunately, most of us are unaware of the many environmental factors that have a real impact on our health and well-being. Thankfully, the San Francisco pediatric care experts at GetzWell Personalized Medicine make it their business to understand these factors and take the guesswork out of raising truly healthy kids.
5 Tips To Reduce Toxins and Improve Your Child’s Health Read More »
Some great ways to prevent yourself and your children from getting the worst of the holiday illnesses.
Eat a rainbow and other non-pharma ways of keeping your family healthy this winter! Read More »
We are all are teeming with natural gut bacteria (a.k.a. gut flora) that have myriad functions including facilitating digestion and safeguarding against harmful diseases and allergies. In fact, nearly 75-80% of immune function originates in the gastrointestinal tract.
In this post we’ll give you the inside scoop on the inner workings of good gut health and helpful tips on keeping your child’s intestinal tract in tiptop shape.
Learn more about how to manage your cold and minor viral infections.
GetzWell’s Guide to Managing Colds and Minor Viral Infections Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH_UdCZ4v6U&t=5s Misconceptions about the dangers of childhood fever are very common. Many San Francisco parents lose sleep and experience unnecessary stress due to unwarranted concerns about the harmful side effects of fever in their children. Fevers are part of the body’s effort to activate the immune system, so they are one of our innate protective
Fever Phobia: What Most Parents Don’t Know About Their Child’s Fever Read More »
One of the most common questions we get relates to what kind of a thermometer to use and how to use it properly. Here’s a link to some sound information on how best to take your child’s temperature: temp.
