A Parenting and Children's Health Blog by Dr. Natasha Burgert
TweetA hot forehead, a bad headache, or a scraped knee can make moms all over the country reach into our medicine cabinets for acetaminophen (Tylenol®). This medication is safe, effective, and commonly used for controlling pain and fever in children. In fact, acetaminophen is often the first medication we give to our children; often occurring [...]
Tweet Dose your child with infant acetaminophen based on weight. Acetaminophen can be given every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Remember to use the correct dosage device to give your infant medication, and keep medication away from a child’s reach.
TweetParents are always questioning me about fever. In fact, even some of my pre-natal consultations include a discussion about fever before the child is born. Let’s face it, fever freaks parents out. A clinical report in this month’s Pediatrics discusses parental “fever phobia,” and suggests how pediatricians should be educating parents about fever in a [...]
TweetThe March issue of Pediatrics includes a new report detailing the need for doctors to improve patient teaching about fever and fever-reducing drugs (also called antipyretics.) Many parents fear their child getting a fever, or have “fever phobia.” I certainly can understand why. Kids can do crazy things when they get fevers. They don’t sleep [...]
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