Mid City Pediatrics Blog

As the temperatures dip and families prepare for the cozy comforts of winter, another season arrives: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common respiratory virus that affects 2 to 3 out of every 100 children, according to the CDC....

It is time to start another school year. Hopefully everyone has had an enjoyable summer, had time to recharge, and is ready to start the year off with a bang! I remember the feeling I used to get at the...

Summer is a time for kids to get out and enjoy playing outdoors. Because we live in the south, it is HOT! Many turn to swimming in a pool, at a beach, or the lake to cool off. Because swimming...

As parents, it’s natural to worry when our children develop a fever. Fever is not an illness in itself, but rather a symptom indicating that the body is fighting an infection. As a pediatrician, I often encounter concerns and questions...

As a pediatrician, I frequently encounter new parents who are understandibly concerned by the seemingly “weird” behaviors of their newborns. It’s completely natural; after all, infants do some pretty perculiar things! I use the term “weird” in quotes because what...

RSV: Understanding Respiratory Syncytial Virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness that affects people of all ages, but it can be particularly severe in infants and young children. RSV tends to be a seasonal virus, with infections...