Ever wonder whether you should take your child to see a doctor for that nagging rash? It can be hard to tell as children commonly develop rashes. Unknown rashes can be startling as a parent and it’s important to contact your child’s doctor if you’re worried. Dr. Carrie Bohenick, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital […]
Immunization is the key to preventing measles (Video)
Once considered eradicated from the United States, the familiar red rash associated with measles has made a comeback as immunization levels have dropped in some areas of the country.
In this video, pediatrician Carrie Bohenick discusses the rash and other symptoms of this potentially-dangerous viral disease, as well as the role of immunizations in preventing its spread.
Mumps are anything but swell (VIDEO)
Although vaccines have nearly eliminated this once common childhood disease in the U.S., mumps is still a concern throughout much of the undeveloped world, and has had several recent outbreaks stateside.
What parents should know about pinkeye
Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, means just that: Your eye is pink. So, there can be many causes for a pink or reddish eye. Anything from seasonal allergies to lodged foreign bodies to bacterial and viral infections can cause irritation in a child’s eye.
