“It Hit Me After the Trip”: Recognizing Chikungunya in Clinical Practice
“It all started a few days after I got back from my trip.”
Posts about Pediatrics
What Are Nicotine Pouches? The Dangerous Trend Hooking Teens
There’s always a new trick up Big Tobacco’s sleeve. First it was flavored cigarettes, then e-cigs that looked like USB drives. Now? It’s minty little pouches that slide quietly between lip and gum—no smoke, no spit, no smell, no shame. Just a smooth jolt of nicotine.
You Want to Start a Pediatric Private Practice? Here's What to Know
So, you're a general pediatrician dreaming of building your own private practice. No bureaucracy, full creative control, and the joy of shaping a practice that reflects your values. Sounds exciting, right? But then reality sets in: where do you even begin?
The Febrile Toddler: Diagnosis and Management of Fever in Ages 3 to 36 Months
Few chief complaints in pediatrics are as common—or deceptively simple—as fever in children. Especially when that fever shows up in toddlers without a clear source.
Is This Long COVID? A Clinician’s Guide to the Puzzling Symptoms in Kids
When a school-age child comes into clinic with fatigue, brain fog, or vague chest discomfort that just won’t quit, you might hear that little voice in your head: Could this be long COVID?
Adolescent Tdap Vaccine Timing: Why That 10-Year-Old's Vaccine History Matters More Than You Think
If you’ve ever stared at a 13-year-old’s immunization record, wondering whether that Tdap vaccine at age 10 means they still need another now, you’re not alone. Tdap—short for tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis—is part of both routine and catch-up immunization schedules. And as with all things immunization-related, the details matter.
Understanding Otitis Media Symptoms and Treatment in Kids
Ah, otitis media—the classic ear infection in the middle ear. It may be a bread and butter diagnosis in the pediatric clinic, but its management can be nuanced. Do you treat it now or wait it out? What’s the go-to antibiotic? And when is it time to loop in the ENT? Let’s cut through the noise with a back-to-basics review, plus a few pearls that might just change your approach.
ADHD in Kids: Clinical Guidelines
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions we see in practice, and yet, despite its prevalence, its diagnosis and management still generate tons of questions from both clinicians and families.
Autism Diagnoses Are Rising. But What Does That Really Mean? A Pediatrician’s Perspective.
You’ve probably seen the headlines: Autism rates are rising. You might have heard it called an epidemic—a term that’s not just attention-grabbing, but also fuels fear and confusion. Parents might be asking you about this in clinic. Many argue that the rise in diagnoses just means we’re getting better at identifying what has always been there. Others feel the alarm bells ringing, wondering what’s causing this apparent surge.
So You Think You Can Code? A Pediatrician’s Guide to Smarter Coding
Let’s be honest. No one went into pediatrics because they love coding.
Early MMR Vaccination: Protecting Infants During the Measles Outbreaks
Measles was declaredeliminated in the United States in 2000. Yet, in 2025, it’s back with force. At the time of this writing, theCDC reports outbreaks in 31 states, with 1,001 confirmed cases and two pediatric deaths—96% of those infected being either unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status against measles. One-third of U.S. cases this year have occurred in children under age five, including infants under 12 months.
Decoding Pediatric Shock: A Primer
When it comes to managing critically ill children, recognizing and treating shock is one of the most essential—and high-stakes—skills a pediatrician can master.